Pay & Benefits

Funded Agencies’ Paychecks to Go Out on Time, Despite Shutdown Impacting Largest Payroll Processor

Although the National Finance Center is partially funded through Agriculture Department appropriations, it still has enough money and staff to work through the partial government shutdown.

Pay & Benefits

What the Shutdown Means for Your Retirement

It affects everything from processing of applications to lump-sum payments for annual leave.

Pay & Benefits

After Failed White House Meeting, Republicans Suggest Shutdown Agreement Could Take 'Weeks'

Trump rejects Democrats' offer to reopen government while punting on border, saying agencies could be closed "a long time."

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Federal Workforce’s Largest Union Sues Over Unpaid Labor During Shutdown

Litigation from previous shutdowns required the government to pay damages, although payouts took years.

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Frozen Locality Pay, a Possible Pay Raise for Political Appointees and More

The appointee freeze has been lifted, but could be re-instituted in legislation set for a vote Thursday.

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Most TSP Funds Take a Nosedive in December

All but two of the Thrift Savings Plan’s investment offerings ended 2018 on a sour note.

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Trump Imposes Pay Freeze on Civilian Feds for 2019

Despite seeming to waffle over the idea, President Trump will implement the first pay freeze since 2013. Congress could still override the decision.

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As Shutdown Continues, Feds Await Pay Decision

If President Trump does not issue an order authorizing an alternative pay plan by Dec. 31, sizable automatic increases will take effect.

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Senate Passes Bill to Guarantee Furloughed Feds Back Pay

About 345k federal workers face furloughs and will not be guaranteed pay until the House acts.

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Still No Deal Imminent as Shutdown Appears Likely

Barring big breakthrough, "We're headed to a shutdown," Senate appropriations chair says.

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Pay, Shutdown Procedures Complicated by Impending Holidays

The Office of Management and Budget issued special guidance in preparation for a partial lapse of appropriations beginning Friday night.

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Congressman to Feds: Shutdowns Are Just 'Part Of' Your Job

"It's actually part of what you do when you sign up for any public service position," Rep. Mark Meadows, R-N.C., told reporters as a partial shutdown draws nearer.