Senate Deal to End Shutdown Includes Retroactive Pay
The agreement reached in the Senate today to end the shutdown includes retroactive pay for federal workers who were furloughed.
Pay & Benefits
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OPM Issues New ‘Guidance for Shutdown Furloughs’
OPM has updated its Furlough Guidance website with new information on furloughs.
What’s Happened to the Retroactive Pay Legislation?
The House of Representatives unanimously passed legislation over the weekend to provide retroactive pay to federal workers, but news about the bill has been quiet since it was sent to the Senate.
House Passes Bill to Pay ‘Essential’ Employees on Time
The House unanimously passed a bill to ensure that federal employees who have to work during the shutdown are paid on time.
Calculating Back Pay
Back pay for federal employees must be calculated in accordance with the requirements of the Back Pay Act. The author offers some details about how this process works.
House Passes Retroactive Pay Legislation
The House voted today to grant retroactive pay to federal employees who are furloughed as a result of the recent government shutdown.
House Vote Scheduled on Giving Retroactive Pay to Federal Employees
The House has scheduled a vote on the proposed legislation to give furloughed federal employees retroactive pay for the missed work days from the shutdown.
A Financial ‘Wake Up Call’ for Federal Workers
The recent government shutdown has left many federal employees feeling scared, stressed and wondering how they will pay their bills. One financial advisor has some advice that he hopes can help.
Retroactive Pay for Federal Workforce Gaining Traction in House
An increasing number of lawmakers in the House are on board with the idea of giving retroactive pay to federal employees who are furloughed by the shutdown.
Bill Introduced in Senate to Provide Retroactive Pay for Shutdown Furloughs
Following on the heels of similar legislation introduced in the House, the Senate has now introduced a bill that would provide retroactive pay to federal employees who are furloughed by the shutdown.
