Trump Administration Outlines Plan for Federal Employee Back Pay Post-Shutdown
The Trump administration has developed a plan to issue back pay to federal employees following the government shutdown, with payments expected to begin Saturday.
Overview
- The Trump administration has devised a plan to ensure federal employees receive back pay for missed paychecks after the recent government shutdown.
- Agencies have been directed to promptly and accurately distribute these payments to affected federal employees, prioritizing their financial stability.
- Federal employees will receive their first post-shutdown paychecks, limited to base pay from October 1 to November 1, with processing expected by November 19.
- Full back pay for the entire shutdown period is anticipated to be processed for a second group of departments by November 19.
- Approximately 12,400 furloughed employees at the General Services Administration and Office of Personnel Management are projected to begin receiving their back pay starting Saturday, November 15.
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Analysis
Center-leaning sources provide a neutral and highly informative account of federal employees' back pay schedule post-shutdown. They focus on delivering practical details, such as specific payment dates and included pay types for various agencies, without editorializing on the political context or impact. The coverage prioritizes clarity and factual reporting for affected individuals.
"The administration has a goal of completing its list of backlogged payments by Nov. 19."
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FAQ
Federal employees are projected to start receiving back pay beginning Saturday, November 15, with payments for certain agencies to be completed by November 19.
Approximately 12,400 furloughed employees at the General Services Administration (GSA) and Office of Personnel Management (OPM) will receive back pay starting November 15, which will initially include only base pay, with corrections in the next pay cycle.
Employees at the Departments of Energy, Health and Human Services, Veterans Affairs, and Army and civilian employees at the Department of War will receive payments that include standard pay plus overtime and hazard pay.
Yes, the Trump administration proposed a $10,000 bonus for air traffic controllers who did not miss any days while working unpaid during the government shutdown.
The White House has urged agencies to distribute back pay expeditiously and accurately to avoid workers waiting longer than necessary for compensation.
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