federal employees

Federal employees may be furloughed during a federal government shutdown.

A federal government shutdown can disrupt federal operations and services and may be associated with increased employee absences among federal personnel in operational roles such as aviation.

During U.S. federal government shutdowns, federal agencies typically send home (furlough) workers whose roles are not considered essential.

Furloughs of federal employees during U.S. government shutdowns are typically temporary, and once Congress resolves the funding standoff employees generally return to work and receive back pay.

A 'furlough' in the context of a U.S. federal government shutdown refers to federal employees being told not to work during the shutdown and not receiving pay while the shutdown is in effect.

During U.S. federal government shutdowns, some federal employees continue to work but do not receive pay while the shutdown is in effect.

In prior U.S. federal government shutdowns, federal employees who were furloughed subsequently received back pay after the shutdown ended.

Federal officials have warned that terminating or furloughing federal employees during a government funding lapse can violate U.S. appropriations law.

Labor unions representing federal employees may sue the government over alleged unlawful threats or actions to use federal employees as leverage during budget or funding negotiations.

Furloughed federal employees typically return to work and receive back pay once Congress resolves a government shutdown.

A lapse in federal appropriations (a government shutdown) can result in military personnel working without pay and some federal employees being furloughed.

The First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution prohibits the government from compelling speech by federal employees.

A lapse in federal appropriations can lead to federal employees being placed in furlough status during which they may be unable to perform official duties.

Federal employees who work while designated essential during a government shutdown are generally eligible to receive backpay for missed paychecks once the shutdown is resolved.

The Government Employee Fair Treatment Act of 2019 (GEFTA) is a federal law enacted in 2019 that addresses pay and benefits for federal employees affected by government shutdowns.

Prior to the Government Employee Fair Treatment Act of 2019, Congress generally had to enact new legislation to provide retroactive pay to federal employees after a lapse in appropriations (a government shutdown).

A 2019 United States federal law requires that federal employees furloughed during a government shutdown receive back pay for the period of their furlough.

A 2019 U.S. federal law is intended to ensure federal employees receive compensation after a government shutdown.

Federal employees classified as essential and required to work during a government shutdown are generally entitled to receive back pay after Congress restores government funding.

Furloughed federal employees typically return to their jobs once a government shutdown ends.

Government shutdowns can lead to furloughs of federal employees and prompt consideration of workforce reductions or other personnel actions by agencies or the executive branch.