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Government Shutdown

More Lawmakers Want Back Pay Plus Interest for the Shutdown

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithFebruary 12, 2019 10:14 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment
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Companion legislation has been introduced in the House to give federal employees back pay plus interest for shutdowns.

Fed Up Feds May Have Good News On Shutdown

FedSmith.com author Jeff NealBy Jeff NealFebruary 12, 2019 7:07 AM Categories Current Events Leave a comment
Two boxing gloves coming from both sides, one blue and one red, hitting the Capitol building in Washington, DC depicting a government shutdown fight in Congress

An agreement has been reached in principle to avoid another shutdown. The author analyzes possible outcomes and implications for federal employees.

A Government Shutdown Could Happen Again

FedSmith.com author Michael WaldBy Michael WaldUpdated: February 14, 2019 5:15 PM Categories Current Events Leave a comment
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Initial indicators are that the economy felt minimal impact from the shutdown, potentially giving politicians more incentive to utilize them in the future.

How Does the Shutdown Impact Within-Grade Increases?

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithFebruary 9, 2019 6:32 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

OPM has released a list of frequently asked post-shutdown questions addressing various pay/benefits issues.

Rule Change Will Facilitate Borrowing from TSP During Shutdowns

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithFebruary 6, 2019 9:28 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment
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A rule change will allow certain TSP participants to request loans during government shutdowns regardless of whether they are being paid.

Bill Would Withhold Pay for Congress, President During Shutdowns

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithUpdated: February 12, 2019 11:28 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

Legislation has been introduced to withhold pay for Congress, the president and vice president in the event of government shutdowns.

The Earthquake That May Cause a Retirement Tsunami

FedSmith.com author Jeff NealBy Jeff NealFebruary 4, 2019 11:49 AM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

Could another shutdown be the event that sparks a retirement tsunami? The author explains a potential problem he sees looming.

Legislation Would Give Back Pay to Federal Contractors

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithFebruary 4, 2019 9:08 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

Recently introduced legislation would give back pay to federal contractors for the recent shutdown.

Will History Repeat Itself? Federal Employees Should Not Rule Out Possibility of 2019 Pay Raise

FedSmith.com author Mathew B. Tully, Esq.By Mathew B. Tully, Esq.January 31, 2019 11:43 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment
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A pay raise is still a possibility this year despite the president’s pay freeze. The author explains how this would work.

Push in Congress to Permanently End Government Shutdowns

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithUpdated: February 7, 2019 3:00 PM Categories Current Events Leave a comment

Another bill has been introduced with the intent of bringing a permanent end to government shutdowns.

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