A major change is happening in the U.S. government workforce. Around 75,000 federal employees have accepted a buyout offer, allowing them to resign while still getting paid until September 30.

This decision follows a judge’s approval of former President Donald Trump’s plan to reduce the federal workforce.

The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) confirmed that the program is now closed to new applicants.

Spokesperson McLaurine Pinover explained that the deferred resignation program offers good benefits to help workers prepare for the future.

This buyout plan had been challenged by labor unions, but a U.S. District Judge, George O’Toole Jr., ruled that they did not have legal standing to stop it.

The judge had previously put the program on hold but has now cleared it to continue.

The program was led by Elon Musk, who is advising Trump on ways to cut government spending.

Under this plan, employees who leave their jobs will still receive pay until September 30. The White House reports that many workers have chosen to take the offer, showing that financial incentives can encourage people to leave government positions.

With this buyout completed, Trump’s plan to reduce the federal workforce is moving forward. The effects of this decision on government operations remain to be seen.