Government Shutdown Enters Second Month
As the government shutdown heads into November, approximately 650,000 employees are receiving renewed furlough notices.
The shutdown, now in its 31st day, is poised to enter its second month, prompting agencies to send out new furlough notices to maintain clarity between shutdown furloughs and more permanent cost-saving measures.
Notices are required to be sent every 30 days, and this time, they do not include guarantees of back pay.
- The current funding lapse could surpass the 35-day record from 2018-2019.
- Agencies are required to send fresh, formal updates to employees every 30 days.
No back pay guarantees are included in the renewed furlough notices.
Author summary: Shutdown enters second month, affecting 650,000 employees.