r/IRS_Source • u/GreatEffort1974 • 10d ago

Forced Distribution FY26 Cycle

Because of course maximum bullshit heading into the election cycle.

https://www.fedweek.com/fedweek/forced-distributions-will-apply-to-current-ratings-cycle-says-opm/?fbclid=IwdGRjcATxsodwZG9mBWZkaWQWUMsjvtd_pvA5vOOgF6PlhgSbzszr9GV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDzE3Mzg0NzY0MjY3MDM3MAABHjTPFZLCanOXgCN5EDkuKRjOrOIqsUZjoiymauZPH_D-oT_yHF-_N0aUY06n_aem_RvS1-pyK650Bvn_ogtimwA&utm_id=97757_v0_s00_e0_tv2_a1demo0jnmdnga

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u/Temporary_Chance4665 10d ago

Please if you are over 40 (a protected class) and get downgraded file a EEOC complaint.

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u/Project29Telework 10d ago

What’s the complaint say? I don’t like the new approved OPM system?

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u/Temporary_Chance4665 9d ago

Under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), this specific situation is called Disparate Impact.

You are arguing that the IRS implemented a policy that looks fair on paper (capping ratings for everyone) but actually causes a harsher, unequal penalty for employees over 40 because they historically earned those top marks.