Government Pulls Plug on Old Judge Hiring Overhaul Plan
Published Date: 4/2/2026
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Summary
The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is officially pulling back a 2020 plan to change how Administrative Law Judges (ALJs) are hired and managed. This means no new rules from that old proposal, but don’t worry—OPM will roll out fresh updates later this year to keep things current. If you’re involved with ALJs or government hiring, stay tuned for new changes coming soon!
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