Furloughed Federal Workers Not Guaranteed Back Pay

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Trump questions back pay for federal workers furloughed as part of government shutdown
President Donald Trump is considering not giving back pay to all federal employees once the government shutdown ends, suggesting it could depend on the worker in the GOP’s latest attempt to force Demo...

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White House memo argues furloughed workers not guaranteed back pay
White House looks for a loophole in the law ensuring federal workers get paid after a shutdown
Funding fight continues as federal workers get closer to first shutdown payday
The Senate failed to advance funding bills to end the government shutdown for the sixth time on Wednesday, continuing the stalemate as Democrats and Republicans traded blame for the impasse.

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Trump threatens no back pay for federal workers affected by government shutdown
Trump administration threatens no back pay for federal workers during government shutdown
Trump threatened shutdown layoffs. So far, he hasn’t followed through.
The Energy Department canceled $7.6 billion in clean energy projects - exclusively in states that backed Democratic nominee Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential election.

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Trump Says Which Furloughed Workers Get Shutdown Backpay “Depends”
Government shutdown impasse continues as dispute emerges over back pay for furloughed workers
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What does it mean for federal workers' paychecks when the government shuts down?

Federal employees who don't receive a paycheck during the government shutdown get paid retroactively, but that can take a while.

Can federal employees file for unemployment benefits if the government shuts down?

Federal workers placed on a mandatory furlough and in a non-pay status can file for unemployment benefits. Not so for 'essential' workers.

Federal Government Shutdown Grinds Into a Second Week, but Quiet Talks Emerging

While federal employees have often missed paychecks during shutdowns, and the first pay period is coming in the next week, Trump is now threatening to do away with guaranteed back
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