OPM Working to Get Federal Employees Paid Quickly
OPM has issued guidance to agencies to have employees paid quickly who were impacted by the shutdown. The guidance also answers common questions about leave and pay.
Back Pay
Double Pay for Federal Employees Working During the Partial Shutdown Could Become Reality
Recent lawsuits mean some federal employees could be eligible for double pay because of the shutdown, but it could be a while before they see the money.
Short-Term Agreement Reached to Re-Open Government
A short-term agreement will re-open the government until February 15th. Back pay will occur quickly for federal employees according to President Trump.
President Trump Signs Back Pay Bill
President Trump has signed legislation into law that guarantees back pay to federal employees.
Legislation Introduced to Provide Back Pay to Low-Wage Contract Workers
Legislation has been introduced to guarantee back pay to low-wage federal contract workers impacted by the shutdown.
Congress Passes Bill to Pay Federal Employees After Shutdown
Legislation to guarantee back pay to federal employees has now passed both the House and the Senate.
When Back Pay Is Not Good Enough
The author says that even though Congress can and should guarantee back pay for federal employees, it is not enough by itself.
Senate Passes Bill to Pay Federal Employees After Shutdown
Legislation to guarantee back pay to federal employees has passed the Senate.
Legislation Reintroduced to Provide Back Pay for Shutdown
Legislation has been introduced in the new Congress to guarantee back pay to federal employees furloughed by the ongoing shutdown.
Some Federal Employees Could Get Double Pay for the Shutdown
Some federal employees could potentially get double pay out of the partial government shutdown, but there are some catches.
