The withdrawal would be without a penalty up to the amount of money they would otherwise be receiving for their pay more…
Bill Introduced to Permanently End Government Shutdowns
If passed, the law would keep the federal government open when budget negotiations falter before key spending deadlines more…
House Approves Back Pay for Furloughed Federal Employees
President Trump has indicated he will sign the bill into law. more…
Senate Passes Bill Guaranteeing Back Pay After Shutdown for Furloughed Federal Employees
President Trump indicated he would sign it if Congress passes the bill more…
Annual Leave Lost Due to Government Shutdown Should Be Restored, OPM Says
“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…