A Shutdown Could Cancel Some Federal Employees’ Vacation Plans
A partial government shutdown over Christmas could throw a wrench into some federal employees’ vacation plans.
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How Pay and Retirement Benefits are Impacted by a Partial Shutdown
How would a partial government shutdown impact the pay of current and retired federal employees?
Chance of an Extra Holiday at Christmas for Federal Employees?
Are federal employees likely to receive an extra day off on Christmas Eve which falls on a Monday in 2018?
Federal Employees, Government Shutdown and Celebrating Christmas
Are federal employees going to have an extra paid day off at Christmas? It is unlikely unless it is due to a government shutdown.
Will Federal Employees Receive an Extra Day Off at Christmas?
Will federal employees be given an extra day off around Christmas in 2016? Here is our best guess about why that is unlikely.
Four Hours of Extra Time for Christmas Eve: Generous or Average?
Which president has been the most generous with time off at Christmas? How do the 4 hours of extra time off this year compare with what has been done in the past when Christmas Eve falls on a Thursday?
Guidance From OPM on Extra Half Day Off on Christmas Eve
Most federal employees will have time off on the afternoon before Christmas. There are exceptions. This OPM memo explains some of the exceptions and why some employees may still be charged or lose some leave on the day before Christmas.
President Tells Federal Workers They Can Go Home Early on Christmas Eve
President Obama has issued an executive order granting federal workers an extra half day off on Christmas Eve.
Federal Employees Petition for an Extra Holiday at Christmas
Two petitions have been started on the White House’s “We the People” website asking the president to give federal employees an extra paid day off at Christmas.
