Pay & Benefits
Banks Reach Out to Furloughed Feds
With paychecks hanging in the balance, banks offer loans and credit to federal workers.
Pay & Benefits
House Approves Immediate Pay for Feds Working During Shutdown
Republicans tie on-time paychecks for excepted employees to another bill forcing a ‘supercommittee’-like panel.
Pay & Benefits
Thousands of Feds Currently Working Could Still Face Furloughs
Funds keeping many offices afloat through the first week of the shutdown will soon dry up.
Pay & Benefits
Not All Lawmakers Are Standing With Feds by Refusing Pay
At least 16 legislators say they will keep their pay despite shutdown.
Pay & Benefits
Employees’ Furlough Fate During the Shutdown Isn't Written in Stone
Agencies can bring back furloughed employees for emergencies, though that is unlikely on a large scale at civilian agencies.
News
Yes, Mr. Chairman, Feds' Paychecks Could Get Delayed
House Rules Committee chairman concedes he ‘may not know all the rules.’
Pay & Benefits
Congress Expected to Grant Back Pay to Furloughed Feds
House will take up the bill on Saturday.
Pay & Benefits
Shutdown Solidarity: Lawmakers Pledge to Give Up Pay Until Government Reopens
More than 75 lawmakers will refuse pay during shutdown.
Pay & Benefits
Thousands of Federal Employees File for Unemployment Amid Shutdown
Furloughed feds in D.C. area are hoping to collect about $360 a week.
Oversight
Senator: Government Shutdown Is ‘Stupidity on Steroids’
Feds tell their personal stories of the shutdown’s effect on families.
Pay & Benefits
Democrats, Unions Demand Complete Government Reopening and Back Pay
Federal employee representatives implore Republicans to let them work.
Pay & Benefits
In Focus: Who Faces Furloughs?
About 900,000 feds, almost half the civilian workforce, must take unpaid leave during the shutdown.
Thinking Ahead
Laying Down the Law
James Dinkins is leading a new wave of international crime prevention.
Pay & Benefits
Military and Support Personnel Will Get Paid On Time During Shutdown
Defense and Homeland Security secretaries can decide which civilians and contractors qualify.
Pay & Benefits
Feds Furloughed By Shutdown Cannot Contribute to Retirement Fund
Employees would also lose TSP matching contributions from agencies, unless Congress issues back pay.
Oversight
Shutdown ‘Damage Is Already Done,’ Unions Say
State Department employees rally to keep government open, but say morale has been irrevocably harmed.
Pay & Benefits
Democratic Lawmakers Support Retroactive Pay for Shutdown Furloughs
Back pay would not be guaranteed for ‘nonessential’ personnel if government closes.
Pay & Benefits
Future of Postal Employees’ Health Care Uncertain as Senate Moves Forward With Reform
Removing postal workers from FEHBP could lead to a 2 percent increase in health care costs for other federal employees.
Pay & Benefits
Shutdown Quiz: The Answers
See how you did on our quiz about pay and benefits during a government shutdown.
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