Pay & Benefits

Judge Warns Government on Anti-Deficiency Act Claims in Shutdown Lawsuits

Court sets a highly expedited schedule to hear case in the event the government shuts down again later this month.

Pay & Benefits

Bill Would Pay Shutdown-Affected Feds Interest on Back Wages

The government should pay interest on late paychecks, says Alabama Sen. Doug Jones, a Democrat.

Management

The Various Plans to Avert Future Government Shutdowns

Lawmakers have a lot of ideas to keep the government running, aside from passing spending bills on time.

Pay & Benefits

Democratic Plan to Give Feds Leave for Election Work Draws McConnell’s Ire

Senate majority leader also blasts making Election Day a national holiday, saying "bureaucrats" don’t need another vacation day.

Pay & Benefits

Many Families May Need Months to Recover From the Shutdown

As federal employees and contractors return to work, they’re still processing some of the emotional and financial stress of the past six weeks.

Pay & Benefits

Pay Raise for Feds This Year Likely, as Two Proposals Gain Traction

Sources: Any full-year spending deal to keep the government open will include a 1.9 percent raise for civilian federal employees, and a more generous plan could advance this week.

Pay & Benefits

Unions: Anti-Shutdown Lawsuit Will Proceed, Despite Government Reopening

A hearing on whether to issue a preliminary injunction blocking agencies from forcing employees to work without pay has been converted into a status hearing.

Pay & Benefits

Shutdown Stretched Services of Federal Employee Charity

Corporate donations replenished the cash available to low-income agency staff.

Pay & Benefits

D.C. Area Agencies to Close 2 Hours Early Due to Possible Snow

Storm is expected to hit during normal evening commute times, causing slippery conditions on roads.

Pay & Benefits

Feds' Lost Spending Will Contribute to Shutdown's $3B in Permanent Economic Damage

The immediate hit to the economy is $11 billion in lost productivity, much of which will be recouped later this year, according to the Congressional Budget Office.

Pay & Benefits

TSP Saw 26 Percent Spike in Hardship Withdrawals During Shutdown

The agency is working with lawmakers on bills to remove penalties from transactions during lapses in appropriations.

Pay & Benefits

How the Trump Administration Is Handling Pay and Benefits for Shutdown-Impacted Feds

New guidance details what you need to know about retroactive paychecks, getting back to work and leave accrual.

Pay & Benefits

The Government is Spending $90 Million a Day to Pay People Not to Work

The government’s debt to furloughed workers has already surpassed the payroll costs related to the 2013 shutdown.