Don’t Panic—Plan: A Federal Employee Guide to Surviving A Shutdown, RIF and Layoffs
Worried about a shutdown or RIF? These are practical steps for federal employees to help safeguard your finances, benefits, and your career.
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.
Paychecks Frozen, Politics on Fire: Washington’s Shutdown Enters the Holiday Zone
Key deadlines loom as federal employees miss paychecks and political leaders stay firm. Will the shutdown end soon—or stretch to Thanksgiving as political pressure mounts?
New Legislation Would Provide Immediate Pay to Some Federal Employees During the Shutdown
Legislation has been introduced to provide pay for some federal employees during the ongoing government shutdown.
Trump Administration Ordered to Halt Layoffs During Government Shutdown
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration’s efforts to lay off federal employees during the government shutdown.
Federal Employees Face Missed Paychecks Amid Prolonged Government Shutdown
The ongoing government shutdown is starting to impact federal employees’ paychecks.
Going for Broke? This Shutdown is Different, May Last Longer and Reshape the Federal Government
The 2025 government shutdown feels different. It may last longer and may reshape the federal government and the federal workforce.
Delayed CPI Release Postpones 2026 COLA Calculation: Implications for Federal Retirees and the Workforce
Government shutdown delays CPI data — and the 2026 COLA with it. Federal retirees and Social Security recipients face uncertainty over next year’s benefit increase.
Layoffs Underway as Shutdown Drags On
The Trump administration has begun the process of laying off federal employees amid the ongoing government shutdown.
More Financial Relief Bills Proposed for Federal Employees Amid Government Shutdown
Two bills aim to protect federal workers and contractors from financial harm during government shutdowns.
Do Federal Workers Have MSPB Rights During a Layoff as a Result of a Government Shutdown?
What does the government shutdown mean for MSPB claims?
