2019 Was a Big Year for Federal Employees
2019 was an eventful year for federal employees. These are some of the highlights.
Government Shutdown
Legislation Reintroduced to Prevent Government Shutdowns
Another bill has been introduced to end government shutdowns and help the federal employees who suffer from the effects.
Another Bill Attempts to Protect Credit of Federal Employees During Shutdowns
A second bill has been introduced that claims it will help protect the credit of federal employees in the event of a shutdown.
CBO Weighs in on the Ensuring FEHBP Coverage During Shutdowns Act
The CBO has offered a cost analysis of a bill designed to protect federal employees’ health insurance benefits during government shutdowns.
Legislation Introduced to Protect Credit of Federal Employees Impacted by Shutdowns
New legislation aims to protect the credit reports of federal employees impacted by government shutdowns.
How Much Does a Government Shutdown Cost?
A new Senate report attempts to compile the total costs of recent partial government shutdowns.
Shutdown Averted? Not So Fast…
You may think the recent budget agreement means a shutdown is off the table, but the author says federal employees should still be cautious.
House Advances Spending Package with Back Pay for Low Wage Contractor Employees
The House approved a spending package that includes back pay for low wage federal contractor employees.
Another Shutdown? Now Is The Time For Congress To Act To Protect Federal Workers And Contractors
The author says that provisions of several bills that have been introduced should be enacted to help avoid government shutdowns.
Shutdown Causes Federal Employee’s Mortgage Application to Be Denied Which Leads to New Bill
Legislation has been introduced to encourage banks to work with federal employees impacted by government shutdowns.
