The guidance says the employee’s unauthorized absence should be coded in payroll as AWOL more…
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Senator Introduces ‘Stop STUPIDITY Act’ to Prevent Shutdowns and Force Negotiations
The bill would keep the government running in the case of a lapse in funding by automatically renewing funding at the same levels as the previous year more…
Bill Would Provide Interest-Free Loans to Federal Employees During Shutdown
If passed, federal employees could request a 0.0% APR loan of up to $6,000 issued by the Department of the Treasury more…
GoFundMe Launches Government Shutdown Direct Relief Fund
The fundraiser is in partnership with author and speaker Deepak Chopra more…
Organizations Provide Grants to Federal Employees Facing Hardship During Shutdown
Feds who have been furloughed or are working in excepted status and not receiving pay can receive a $100 grant to help cover essentials more…
Federal Employee News & Commentary
Groups Offer Housing, Financial Shutdown Assistance to Unpaid Feds Several banking institutions announced a variety… more…
Federal Employees Could Withdraw from Retirement Funds During Government Shutdown Under Proposed Bill
Cash-strapped feds could draw $4,000 from qualified retirement accounts every two weeks without triggering the 10 percent penalty for early withdrawals more…
Legislation Introduced to Prevent Government Shutdowns
The bill aims to give consequences to Congress for failing to pass appropriations bills on time more…
President Signs Bill Guaranteeing Back Pay After Shutdown
The law also applies to employees of the District of Columbia Government, D.C. Courts, and D.C. Public Defenders Service more…
Should Federal Retirees Enroll in Medicare?
Federal benefits expert, Ed Zurndorfer, provides answers to the frequently asked questions: Why should federal retirees enroll in Medicare? When should they enroll? Is there a late enrollment penalty? Which is “primary” coverage — Medicare or FEHB? more…