What’s Happened to the Retroactive Pay Legislation?
The House of Representatives unanimously passed legislation over the weekend to provide retroactive pay to federal workers, but news about the bill has been quiet since it was sent to the Senate.
Proposed Legislation
House Passes Bill to Pay ‘Essential’ Employees on Time
The House unanimously passed a bill to ensure that federal employees who have to work during the shutdown are paid on time.
House Passes Retroactive Pay Legislation
The House voted today to grant retroactive pay to federal employees who are furloughed as a result of the recent government shutdown.
House Vote Scheduled on Giving Retroactive Pay to Federal Employees
The House has scheduled a vote on the proposed legislation to give furloughed federal employees retroactive pay for the missed work days from the shutdown.
Retroactive Pay for Federal Workforce Gaining Traction in House
An increasing number of lawmakers in the House are on board with the idea of giving retroactive pay to federal employees who are furloughed by the shutdown.
Bill Introduced in Senate to Provide Retroactive Pay for Shutdown Furloughs
Following on the heels of similar legislation introduced in the House, the Senate has now introduced a bill that would provide retroactive pay to federal employees who are furloughed by the shutdown.
Legislation Introduced to Ensure Retroactive Pay for Shutdown Furloughs
Legislation has been introduced that would guarantee retroactive pay for federal employees who are furloughed as a result of the government shutdown.
Coburn Tells Federal Employees to Turn Off the Lights
Senator Tom Coburn (R-OK) has introduced an amendment designed to reduce energy costs by requiring federal workers to turn the lights out in their offices when they leave at the end of the day.
Legislation Introduced to Stop Lawmakers’ Exemption from Obamacare
Legislation has been introduced in Congress to reverse the decision made by the Office of Personnel Management to exempt members of Congress from the Obamacare exchanges.
Federal Employee Groups Concerned About Health Care and Workers Comp Provisions
NTEU, NARFE, and AFGE are asking Congress to reject provisions in pending legislation that they say would undercut the federal employee health care and workers’ compensation programs.
