Senate Passes Bill to Pay Federal Employees After Shutdown
Legislation to guarantee back pay to federal employees has passed the Senate.
Author: Ian Smith
NTEU Files Another Lawsuit Over the Shutdown
NTEU has filed a second lawsuit over the shutdown which alleges that it is unconstitutional to require some federal employees to work without pay.
Bill Aims to Protect Federal Employees From Foreclosures, Repossessions During Shutdown
Recently introduced legislation would shield federal employees from creditors in the event they are unable to pay their bills during the shutdown.
White House Issues Veto Threat on Individual Funding Bills to Reopen Some Agencies
The White House said it would likely veto four individual funding bills introduced in the House without broader agreement on border security.
Shutdown Announcement from the TSP
The TSP made an announcement regarding suspension of loan payments and the ongoing shutdown.
2018 Ends With Higher Retirement Backlog Than the Year Before
Although December saw fewer incoming retirement applications, 2018 ended with a much higher backlog than the year before.
NTEU Sues Government Over the Shutdown
NTEU has filed a lawsuit over the shutdown alleging an FLSA violation for requiring some federal employees to work without pay.
Bill Would Withhold Lawmakers’ Paychecks During Shutdowns
Members of Congress currently continue to get paid during government shutdowns, but a new bill would change that if it were to become law.
IRS Will Pay Tax Refunds in Shutdown After All
The White House announced that the IRS will now issue refunds to taxpayers during the shutdown.
Shutdown Means IRS Will Collect Your Taxes But Not Pay Refunds
The IRS contingency plan says the agency will continue to collect taxes in a shutdown but does not pay refunds.
