Pay & Benefits
Republicans Slam Pentagon Over Furloughs of Defense Civilians
House Armed Services chairman says Pentagon has 'broad latitude' within new law to determine who stays on the job during shutdown.
Pay & Benefits
In Focus: Who Faces Furloughs?
About 900,000 feds, almost half the civilian workforce, must take unpaid leave during the shutdown.
Pay & Benefits
Washington Area Lawmakers Push Retroactive Pay for Furloughed Feds
Bills in House and Senate ensure retroactive compensation.
Defense
Obama to Troops, Civilians: We'll Support You in Shutdown
President issues video message to Defense employees as shutdown begins.
Management
Obama: Federal Employees Will Be Hit Hard by Shutdown
Feds “will be hurt greatly,” president says in urging action to prevent funding crisis.
Pay & Benefits
Military and Support Personnel Will Get Paid On Time During Shutdown
Defense and Homeland Security secretaries can decide which civilians and contractors qualify.
Nextgov
VA Will Cut Off Disability Payments If Shutdown Lasts a Month
Claims processors will continue to work if the government closes.
Pay & Benefits
Many Federal Employees Are Facing Second Set of Furloughs in Six-Month Span
A potential government shutdown will hit many of the same workers as sequestration with unpaid leave.
Management
On Shutdown Day, Employees Must Still Show Up
OMB directive would require a half-day to lock things down.
Pay & Benefits
Feds Furloughed By Shutdown Cannot Contribute to Retirement Fund
Employees would also lose TSP matching contributions from agencies, unless Congress issues back pay.
Pay & Benefits
Updated: Agencies Post Shutdown Plans Online
Obama administration directed agencies to provide guidance to employees on Friday, as Oct. 1 deadline nears.
Pay & Benefits
In Focus: How Many Employees Face Furloughs?
The number of workers on unpaid leave during a government shutdown varies widely by agency.
Pay & Benefits
Democratic Lawmakers Support Retroactive Pay for Shutdown Furloughs
Back pay would not be guaranteed for ‘nonessential’ personnel if government closes.
Pay & Benefits
Survey: Do You Know If You’d Be Furloughed During a Shutdown?
The Obama administration has pledged to inform employees by the end of the day Sept. 27.
Pay & Benefits
Future of Postal Employees’ Health Care Uncertain as Senate Moves Forward With Reform
Removing postal workers from FEHBP could lead to a 2 percent increase in health care costs for other federal employees.
Pay & Benefits
Employees Will Find Out Their Shutdown Furlough Fate By the End of Friday
Agencies also are expected to post their contingency plans for a government shutdown before the weekend.
Pay & Benefits
Federal Pensions Could Be At Risk -- Again
House lawmakers might require federal employees to contribute more to their retirement benefits to help pay for a debt limit increase.
Pay & Benefits
Quiz: What Happens to Pay and Benefits During a Shutdown?
See how much you really know about how you could be affected.
Oversight