U.S. federal employees who are furloughed during a government shutdown are generally entitled to receive retroactive (back) pay once government funding is restored.
October 08, 2025
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temporal
Legal and budgetary practice affecting federal employment during government shutdowns.
U.S. government shutdowns can interrupt federal employees' regular pay cycles, causing them to be temporarily unpaid and creating financial strain that can increase absences or push some workers to seek other employment.
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process
Describes a general labor and payroll effect of government shutdowns on federal employees, which can affect staffing in safety-critical roles.