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NTEU Sues Government Over the Shutdown

By Ian SmithUpdated: January 14, 2019 2:19 PM

NTEU has filed a lawsuit over the shutdown alleging an FLSA violation for requiring some federal employees to work without pay.

Bill Would Withhold Lawmakers’ Paychecks During Shutdowns

By Ian SmithUpdated: January 14, 2019 11:00 AM

Members of Congress currently continue to get paid during government shutdowns, but a new bill would change that if it were to become law.

Shutdown for a Year? Imagine That…

By Jeff NealUpdated: January 14, 2019 11:00 AM
Red sign with white letters hanging in a window that reads 'shut down' with a picture of the Washington, DC capitol building visible on the other side of the window

Should you be worried about the shutdown lasting for a year? The author provides examples of possible consequences if that were to happen.

IRS Will Pay Tax Refunds in Shutdown After All

By Ian SmithUpdated: January 14, 2019 11:00 AM

The White House announced that the IRS will now issue refunds to taxpayers during the shutdown.

The Problem with the Current Government Shutdown

By Michael WaldUpdated: January 14, 2019 11:00 AM
Scattering of metal pin buttons that read 'government shutdown' with American flag design style/colors

The author says that the current partial government shutdown is largely not causing any real pain for the general public.

Shutdown Means IRS Will Collect Your Taxes But Not Pay Refunds

By Ian SmithUpdated: January 7, 2019 6:06 PM
Internal Revenue Service sign with a traffic signal in the foreground indicating a red light

The IRS contingency plan says the agency will continue to collect taxes in a shutdown but does not pay refunds.

Legislation Reintroduced to Provide Back Pay for Shutdown

By Ian SmithJanuary 3, 2019 7:27 PM

Legislation has been introduced in the new Congress to guarantee back pay to federal employees furloughed by the ongoing shutdown.

House Democrats’ Bill to Reopen Government Includes Pay Raise

By Ian SmithJanuary 2, 2019 2:47 PM

House Democrats have unveiled legislation to end the partial government shutdown that includes a pay raise for federal employees.

Can You Get Unemployment Benefits During the Shutdown?

By Ian SmithJanuary 2, 2019 8:42 AM
Sheet of paper on a desk labeled 'unemployment benefits' nexts to a calculator and glasses

Can furloughed federal employees get unemployment benefits during the shutdown? OPM has provided important information about the options.

AFGE Sues Government Over the Shutdown

By Ian SmithDecember 31, 2018 6:24 PM
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AFGE has sued the federal government over the partial shutdown for requiring some federal employees to work without pay.

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