OPM Working to Get Federal Employees Paid Quickly
OPM has issued guidance to agencies to have employees paid quickly who were impacted by the shutdown. The guidance also answers common questions about leave and pay.
OPM has issued guidance to agencies to have employees paid quickly who were impacted by the shutdown. The guidance also answers common questions about leave and pay.
Legislation has been introduced to give federal employees a pay raise retroactive to the start of 2019.
The shutdown has caused financial stress for federal employees who have had to go without paychecks. The author provides tips for financial protection both now and in the future.
Recent lawsuits mean some federal employees could be eligible for double pay because of the shutdown, but it could be a while before they see the money.
The shutdown is officially over, for now. When will federal employees get paid?
A short-term agreement will re-open the government until February 15th. Back pay will occur quickly for federal employees according to President Trump.
The IRS is recalling additional employees back to work to process tax returns. The union agreement may provide a basis for not returning to work until the shutdown ends.
The grace period for FEDVIP coverage has been extended by one pay period to help federal employees retain benefits during the ongoing shutdown.
OPM is reminding agencies to be as accommodating as possible to the needs of excepted employees working during the ongoing partial government shutdown.
The author provides several examples of why he says the longest government shutdown in history is shameful.