More Lawmakers Want Back Pay Plus Interest for the Shutdown
Companion legislation has been introduced in the House to give federal employees back pay plus interest for shutdowns.
Companion legislation has been introduced in the House to give federal employees back pay plus interest for shutdowns.
An agreement has been reached in principle to avoid another shutdown. The author analyzes possible outcomes and implications for federal employees.
Initial indicators are that the economy felt minimal impact from the shutdown, potentially giving politicians more incentive to utilize them in the future.
OPM has released a list of frequently asked post-shutdown questions addressing various pay/benefits issues.
A rule change will allow certain TSP participants to request loans during government shutdowns regardless of whether they are being paid.
Legislation has been introduced to withhold pay for Congress, the president and vice president in the event of government shutdowns.
Could another shutdown be the event that sparks a retirement tsunami? The author explains a potential problem he sees looming.
Recently introduced legislation would give back pay to federal contractors for the recent shutdown.
A pay raise is still a possibility this year despite the president’s pay freeze. The author explains how this would work.
Another bill has been introduced with the intent of bringing a permanent end to government shutdowns.