TSP Returns, Latest on Government Shutdown, and 10-Year L Fund Returns
TSP returns so far in August 2023, government shutdown news and TSP L Fund returns over 10 years.
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.
Alternative Pay Plan Coming—and Why Government Shutdown is an Annual Event
What is the next step before the “big reveal” of the federal employee pay raise? Why are we facing another government shutdown?
Legislation Reintroduced to Protect Federal Employees from Foreclosures During Government Shutdowns
Legislation has been reintroduced in Congress to shield federal employees from foreclosures and evictions during a partial government shutdown.
Be Prepared: Vaccine Mandates, Government Shutdown, and Political Dysfunction
Republicans in Congress are seeking support against any budget bill with funding for vaccine mandates. The result could be a government shutdown.
Government Shutdown: New Law Federal Employees Need to Know
The possibility of another government shutdown again looms for federal employees. What does this mean for their pay and benefits?
Legislation Reintroduced to End Government Shutdowns
Legislation has been reintroduced to eliminate government shutdowns, something which the bill’s sponsor warns could happen again soon.
Federal Employees Will Have Better Insurance Protections in the Event of a Government Shutdown
OPM has issued a final rule to strengthen certain benefits protections for federal employees in the event of a government shutdown.
A Federal Pay Raise, A Shutdown and A Veto?
President Trump may sign the latest spending bill or he could veto the bill. What does this do to a federal employee pay raise?
OPM Proposes New Protections for Federal Employees’ Health Benefits During Future Shutdowns
OPM is issuing a proposed rule which would ensure federal employees will not have interruptions in some of their health benefits in the event of a shutdown.
Federal Employees’ Favorite Topics in 2019
Which topics were of the most interest to federal employees in 2019? Here is the top 20 list of the most popular FedSmith articles last year.
