Tag: Shutdown
Legislation Introduced to Provide Back Pay to Low-Wage Contract Workers
Legislation has been introduced to guarantee back pay to low-wage federal contract workers impacted by the shutdown.
Congress Passes Bill to Pay Federal Employees After Shutdown
Legislation to guarantee back pay to federal employees has now passed both the House and the Senate.
When Back Pay Is Not Good Enough

The author says that even though Congress can and should guarantee back pay for federal employees, it is not enough by itself.
Senate Passes Bill to Pay Federal Employees After Shutdown
Legislation to guarantee back pay to federal employees has passed the Senate.
NTEU Files Another Lawsuit Over the Shutdown
NTEU has filed a second lawsuit over the shutdown which alleges that it is unconstitutional to require some federal employees to work without pay.
Use-or-Lose Leave and the Partial Shutdown

What will happen to “use-or-lose” leave that was lost due to the government shutdown? For most, it will be restored.
Bill Aims to Protect Federal Employees From Foreclosures, Repossessions During Shutdown
Recently introduced legislation would shield federal employees from creditors in the event they are unable to pay their bills during the shutdown.
White House Issues Veto Threat on Individual Funding Bills to Reopen Some Agencies
The White House said it would likely veto four individual funding bills introduced in the House without broader agreement on border security.
Build a Wall? What Do Federal Employees Want?
What do federal employees think of the shutdown and building a border wall? Here are the results from our survey on the subject.
Shutdown Announcement from the TSP
The TSP made an announcement regarding suspension of loan payments and the ongoing shutdown.