Management
Lawsuits: Making Feds Work During Shutdown Violates 13th Amendment
Federal employee unions also claim the Trump administration’s efforts to maintain services despite the shutdown constitute a violation of the Anti-Deficiency Act.
Pay & Benefits
Saturday, the Shutdown Becomes the Longest Ever. And Illegal.
According to court precedent, the government is about to violate federal law with its own employees.
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Furloughed Feds Poised to Receive Back Pay After House Sends Measure to Trump
The president said he would sign the bill, which would retroactively compensate feds when the shutdown ends.
Pay & Benefits
Shutdown Roundup: 'Real Damage' to Aviation, EPA Slows Pollution Inspections and FEMA Stops Contracts
Local government and air travel are feeling the effects of the shutdown acutely.
Pay & Benefits
Taking Stock of Your TSP
Don’t make rash decisions based on recent rocky performance.
Pay & Benefits
Feds Impacted by Shutdown Can Roll Over 'Use-or-Lose' Leave, OPM Clarifies
The leave must have been scheduled by Nov. 24, 2018.
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Shutdown Roundup: Fewer Food Inspections, Tips For Furloughed Feds to Make Ends Meet and the Future of SNAP Benefits
The safety of the food system has been placed at risk by the shutdown.
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‘Either Way I Don’t Get Paid:’ Excepted Federal Workers Ponder How Long They’ll Work Without Pay
Aside from personal difficulties, employees warn of mission-critical work going undone and endangering the public.
Management
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.
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Back Pay for Some Contractors, TSP Loosens Loan Rules and More
A weekly round-up of pay and benefits news.
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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.
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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.
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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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