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Pay and Benefits for Federal Employees in a Government Shutdown

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMar 13, 2025 8:30 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment
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A possible government shutdown is looming. Here is how federal employees’ pay and benefits are handled during a partial shutdown.

How Pay and Benefits for Federal Employees Work in a Government Shutdown

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithDec 19, 2024 2:04 PM | Updated: Dec 21, 2024 12:48 PM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment
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How are federal employees’ pay and benefits handled in the event of a government shutdown?

How Pay and Benefits for Federal Employees Work During a Government Shutdown

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithSep 22, 2024 2:45 PM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment
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How are federal employees’ pay and benefits handled in the event of a government shutdown?

How Should Federal Employees Prepare for a Government Shutdown?

FedSmith.com author Brennan RhuleBy Brennan RhuleJul 8, 2024 8:05 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment

These tips can help federal employees weather the financial disruptions caused by government shutdowns.

Federal Budget, Government Shutdown: Is 5.2% 2024 Federal Pay Raise at Risk?

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJan 8, 2024 6:40 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment
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Political wrangling over serious problems could lead to a government shutdown. The 2024 federal employee pay raise could emerge as an issue with spiraling debt limiting options.

Government Shutdowns Underscore Why Federal Employees Need Emergency Funds

FedSmith.com author Francis Xavier (FX) BergmeisterBy Francis Xavier (FX) BergmeisterOct 5, 2023 8:49 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment
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A government shutdown can delay when federal employees get paid, but emergency funds can help them to be prepared.

Would a Calendar Change Help Prevent Government Shutdowns?

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithOct 4, 2023 8:16 AM | Updated: Jan 14, 2025 8:32 AM Categories Current Events Leave a comment
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One Senator believes that switching the start date of the government’s fiscal year will help prevent government shutdowns.

TSP Will be Open During Government Shutdown and Latest TSP Returns

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithSep 26, 2023 10:22 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment

How will a government shutdown impact accessing your TSP account? Here is information on how to access your account and the latest TSP returns for this month.

Do Retired Federal Employees Get Annuity Payments During a Government Shutdown?

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithSep 15, 2023 9:19 AM | Updated: Sep 24, 2023 8:10 PM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment
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Will a government shutdown interrupt annuity payments for retired federal employees?

The Holman Rule, Federal Budget, and a Government Shutdown

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithSep 11, 2023 7:25 AM Categories Current Events Leave a comment

The Holman Rule is being used as a threat to cut salaries of government officials. Should federal employees be worried?

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