Now that President Trump has signed a short-term deal to end the partial government shutdown, 800,000 federal employees will be headed back to work as usual, with pay. As you know, some workers deemed essential have been working without pay, but all of the affected workers have gone without paychecks for a month. On the top of everyone's mind is when the back pay will be coming.
When will federal workers get paid? And other shutdown issues
The government shutdown's effect on employees' mental health
Supreme Court allows ban on transgender troops to go into effect
Today, the U.S. Supreme Court issued stays on two nationwide injunctions involving the Trump administration's ban on military service by transgender people. Previously, federal district courts in California and Washington state had issued the injunctions to put the policy on hold while litigation continued. The Supreme Court's stays on those injunctions means that the administration may now implement the policy while litigants fight over its legality and constitutionality.
Can federal workers protest the shutdown on their own time?
Yes. That said, there is a possibility you will get push-back from your agency. To be in the best legal position, you should be prepared to show that any protests or other free speech activities took place on your own time.
Is non-selection at work a form of discrimination?
In the ideal workplace, employees would be recognized for their work, achievements, and attitude. These hardworking employees would be selected for special projects, promotions, and raises.
What to know about unemployment insurance during furloughs
Most federal employees know that the partial government shutdown is in full swing and there is no end in sight. For the most part, there is little federal workers can do but wait and see what happens.
