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House Approves Spending Bill With 1.9 Percent Civilian Pay Raise in Latest Attempt to Reopen Government
Measure is the first of four the House plans to take up; President Trump walked out of a meeting with congressional leadership Wednesday after Democrats declined to support his $5.7 billion border wall funding demand.
Pay & Benefits
Back Pay for Some Contractors, TSP Loosens Loan Rules and More
A weekly round-up of pay and benefits news.
Pay & Benefits
25K Feds Still Await Court-Ordered Payout From 2013 Shutdown
The 2013 case set the precedent that lawsuits during the current shutdown hope to follow.
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Shutdown Roundup: How Beer is Affected, Which States Feel the Most Heat and HUD's Letter to Landlords
This government shutdown is approaching the longest-ever gap in funding.
Pay & Benefits
Why Unpaid Federal Workers Don't Just Strike During a Shutdown
The law prohibits federal employees from walking off the job—even if they’re not being paid.
Pay & Benefits
Shutdown Complicates Federal Retirement Plans for Some
Although the Office of Personnel Management’s Retirement Services division is not affected by the lapse in appropriations, retirements may be delayed by agency HR furloughs.
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As Jan. 11 Pay Deadline Looms, GOP Senators Express Increased Urgency in Ending Shutdown
One Republican says he may introduce legislation to ensure certain impacted feds are paid throughout a shutdown.
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Shutdown Roundup: GoFundMe for Feds, Weather Forecasts Suffer and Less Filet-o-Fish
Feds are trying to adjust to the shutdown in its third week.
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Federal Workers Recount Concerns Over Transit Payments, Qualifying for Mortgages and Other Shutdown Impacts
“It’s not just about us; it’s the people we serve and what the mission is,” said one employee at a roundtable hosted by Sen. Chris Van Hollen.
Pay & Benefits
Analysis: Trump Is Grinding the System to a Halt
Thousands of TSA employees continue to work without pay. It’s unfair—and it’s dangerous.
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As Shutdown Talks Stall, Democrats Try a New Tactic to Open Some Agencies
Trump says feds are still with him and can call in sick if that’s "what they have to do."
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Trump Administration Delays End of Pay Freeze for Political Appointees
The salaries of the vice president, Cabinet-level officials and other political appointees were due to increase for the first time since 2013 as a result of the partial government shutdown.
Pay & Benefits
Shutdown Roundup: TSA Workers Call in Sick, Free Classes For Feds and Park Funding Concerns
The shutdown continues to have far-reaching effects.
Pay & Benefits
Lawmakers Look to Ensure Furloughed Feds Receive Back Pay When Agencies Reopen
Sponsors of the legislation, which has passed the House as part of an appropriations package, say it could deter future shutdown threats.
Pay & Benefits
Trump Threatens Year-Long Shutdown, Says Feds Don’t Mind Missing Paychecks
“The people that won’t get next week’s pay, or the following weeks pay, if you ever really looked at those people they’d say, ‘Mr. President please keep going,’” Trump said.
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House Votes to Reopen Government, Provide Pay Raise
Trump says he would veto the measures.
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Funded Agencies’ Paychecks to Go Out on Time, Despite Shutdown Impacting Largest Payroll Processor
Although the National Finance Center is partially funded through Agriculture Department appropriations, it still has enough money and staff to work through the partial government shutdown.
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What the Shutdown Means for Your Retirement
It affects everything from processing of applications to lump-sum payments for annual leave.
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Feds Facing Financial Hardships During the Shutdown Have Some Options for Relief
Furloughed employees are pursuing unemployment in much lower numbers than in 2013.
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