Bill Introduced to Protect Military Pay in Event of Government Shutdown
Two Senators have introduced legislation that would ensure that military members do not go without pay in the event a government shutdown occurs.
Government Shutdown
AFGE Lawsuit Says Federal Employees Can’t Be Forced to Work During Shutdown
AFGE filed a lawsuit today against the government which claims that requiring federal employees to work during a shutdown without pay is a violation of the Constitution.
OPM: Retirees’ Annuity Payments Are Safe in Shutdown
OPM said in a statement that checks and direct deposits for federal retirees will still be distributed as usual on the first business day of the month.
Bill Proposed to Guarantee Retroactive Pay for Furloughed Federal Employees
Rep Jim Moran (D-VA) has introduced legislation that would guarantee retroactive pay for federal employees who are furloughed in the event of a government shutdown.
White House Wants Furloughed Employees to Get Back Pay
The White House is now on the record as being in favor of reimbursing federal employees’ pay in the event of a shutdown.
After the Shutdown: Will Federal Employees Get Paid?
The threat of a shutdown is looming as many readers know. According to Jim Moran (D-VA), federal employees are unlikely to get paid after the shutdown is over.
Protecting Military Pay in the Event of a Shutdown
Congressman Jack Kingston (R-GA) and Congressman Louie Gohmert (R-TX) have introduced legislation that would ensure military service members continue to get paid in the event of a government shutdown.
