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.
Government Shutdown
Stay updated on the latest government shutdown news affecting federal employees and retirees, including guidance on furloughs, pay and benefits, back‑pay rules, and agency operations during funding lapses. Explore analysis of Congressional negotiations, proposed legislation to prevent or resolve shutdowns, and real‑time updates when a shutdown is imminent or underway. Find clear explanations of how shutdowns impact federal pay, leave, telework, contracting, and essential vs. non‑essential work status, along with insights into the broader policy and political factors driving these events.
Shutdown for a Year? Imagine That…
Should you be worried about the shutdown lasting for a year? The author provides examples of possible consequences if that were to happen.
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.
The Problem with the Current Government Shutdown
The author says that the current partial government shutdown is largely not causing any real pain for the general public.
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.
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.
House Democrats’ Bill to Reopen Government Includes Pay Raise
House Democrats have unveiled legislation to end the partial government shutdown that includes a pay raise for federal employees.
Can You Get Unemployment Benefits During the Shutdown?
Can furloughed federal employees get unemployment benefits during the shutdown? OPM has provided important information about the options.
AFGE Sues Government Over the Shutdown
AFGE has sued the federal government over the partial shutdown for requiring some federal employees to work without pay.
Biggest Events for Feds in 2018
What were the most significant events for federal employees in 2018? Here is a summary.
