White House threatens no back pay for federal workers

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White House looks for a loophole in the law that ensures federal workers get paid after a shutdown
A draft White House memo argues that furloughed federal workers are not entitled to back pay after the government shutdown lifts, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt told NBC News.

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White House memo argues furloughed workers not guaranteed back pay
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What does it mean for federal workers' paychecks when the government shuts down?
Trump administration questions automatic back pay for furloughed US employees
U.S. President Donald Trump's administration is proposing that federal employees idled by the government shutdown would not automatically get retroactive pay when the standoff ends, according to an i...

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White House floats no back pay for some furloughed federal workers despite 2019 law
Trump Administration Threatens To Buck The Law, Not Pay Furloughed Federal Workers
The Latest: Trump Administration Threatens No Back Pay for Federal Workers in Shutdown
Senators are questioning her about political influence over a Justice Department that has already criminally charged one of President Donald Trump’s longtime foes and is facing intense White House pr...

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Government shutdown live updates as dispute emerges over back pay for furloughed workers
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Federal workers erupt over latest White House threat to withhold their pay

Who gets back pay and who doesn't after a government shutdown?

Furloughed federal workers are entitled to back pay by law, but contractors are not. Here's who gets paid and who doesn't.

Can federal employees file for unemployment benefits if the government shuts down?

Federal workers placed on a mandatory furlough and in a non-pay status can file for unemployment benefits. Not so for 'essential' workers.
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