“Use-or-lose” annual leave that was unable to be used because of the current lapse in appropriations should be restored more…
Bill Would Protect Federal Employees from Foreclosure, Eviction, Loan Default During Shutdown
If passed, the protection would last during and 30 days following a shutdown to give workers a chance to keep up with their bills more…
NTEU Sues on Constitutionality of Forcing Federal Employees to Work Without Pay During Shutdown
The lawsuit filed Wednesday alleges that the federal statute allowing employees to be required to work without pay during a lapse in appropriations is unconstitutional more…
TSP Provides Updates on 1099-R, Processing Schedule and Loans During Shutdown
The Thrift Savings Plan provided the following alerts to participants regarding loan payments, its January processing schedule, and fourth quarter statements more…
IRS Will Process Tax Refunds As Scheduled Despite Government Shutdown
The agency will process tax returns beginning January 28, 2019 more…
Senators Reintroduce Legislation to Provide Back Pay for Shutdown
The bill would guarantee that furloughed federal employees will be paid retroactively as soon as possible after the lapse in appropriations ends more…
Unemployment Compensation for Federal Employees During Shutdown
Employees’ eligibility for unemployment varies by state. The guidance includes a list of resources and FAQs more…
Senators Urge President to Reverse 2019 Pay Freeze for Federal Employees
The letter highlighted bipartisan support for a 1.9 percent pay raise plus a commitment to a pay adjustment if the president does not reverse his decision more…
Largest Federal Employee Union Sues Government Over Shutdown
The lawsuit states the government is violating the law by requiring “essential” federal employees to work without pay more…
OPM Provides Sample Letters for Federal Employees to Send to Creditors During Shutdown Furlough
The letters are for federal employees who may be experiencing financial difficulties due to the government shutdown and need to make payment arrangements with creditors, landlord or mortgage company more…