Are you covered? What pay protections during government shutdown guarantee retroactive pay, and are federal, furloughed and ...

Do furloughed employees get back pay? Your legal rights under GEFTA after the federal shutdown of 2026 cover a lot more.

Find out the circumstances under which employers owe employees retro pay, how it differs from back pay, the tax implications and how to calculate it.

When the U.S. Congress fails to approve the federal budget on time, numerous agencies face a funding shortfall, leading to a government shutdown. This situation can last for days or even weeks, ...

The nonprofit World Central Kitchen, shown here in Washington, D.C., on Oct. 27, distributed free meals prepared by local restaurants to federal employees affected by the government shutdown. With the ...

WASHINGTON — Senators passed a bill Thursday that would give a retroactive pay increase to service members who were affected by Sen. Tommy Tuberville’s monthslong hold on military promotions. The ...