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Trump signs funding package ending shutdown, guarantees back pay for furloughed federal workers
politics24 days ago

Trump signs funding package ending shutdown, guarantees back pay for furloughed federal workers

A broad funding package ends the short-term government shutdown and funds most federal agencies through the fiscal year, including a two-week continuing resolution for DHS; President Trump signed the bill into law, guaranteeing back pay for furloughed federal employees. The package prioritizes DHS spending on border security and immigration enforcement, while Democrats seek guardrails such as limits on ICE operations, warrants for home entries, and body-camera requirements. The House approved the measure 217-214, OPM updated its guidance to reflect back pay, and some IRS modernization funds were trimmed.

Federal Workers Face Financial Strain Amid Shutdown and Retroactive Pay Delays
government4 months ago

Federal Workers Face Financial Strain Amid Shutdown and Retroactive Pay Delays

During the government shutdown, roughly 1.4 million federal employees are missing their paychecks, but under the 2019 law, they are generally entitled to retroactive back pay once the shutdown ends. While the law is clear, some White House memos suggest uncertainty about guaranteed back pay for furloughed workers, leading to potential legal challenges. Back pay is expected to be issued as soon as the shutdown concludes, but contractors and unemployment benefits have different rules. The situation remains uncertain until a resolution is reached.

"Unclaimed Wages: Are You Owed Money in the Midwest?"
labor-rights2 years ago

"Unclaimed Wages: Are You Owed Money in the Midwest?"

The U.S. Department of Labor reports that over 4,700 workers in Missouri and Kansas are owed a total of $2.4 million in back pay, with a significant amount remaining unclaimed due to difficulties in locating some of the workers. An online search tool called Workers Owed Wages (WOW) has been created to help workers nationwide determine if they are owed back pay. If unclaimed, the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division can only hold the funds for three years before turning them over to the Department of the Treasury.

"Missouri Workers: Check Your Eligibility for Owed Back Pay"
labor-rights2 years ago

"Missouri Workers: Check Your Eligibility for Owed Back Pay"

More than 3,200 Missouri workers are owed a share of $1.4 million in back pay, with a significant amount remaining unclaimed due to difficulties in locating some of the workers. The U.S. Department of Labor has created an online search tool called Workers Owed Wages (WOW) to help employees nationwide determine if they are owed money and how to receive it. The department urges individuals to use the tool to check if they are eligible for back pay, as unclaimed funds can only be held for three years before being turned over to the Department of the Treasury.

"Unpaid Wages: $163M Owed to American Workers - Are You Eligible?"
labor-rights2 years ago

"Unpaid Wages: $163M Owed to American Workers - Are You Eligible?"

The U.S. Department of Labor states that over 208,000 workers are owed $163.3 million in back pay from companies that violated wage laws, and has set up a website for workers to check if they are owed money. The agency aims to swiftly pay recovered back wages to workers, but employees have only three years to claim any back pay before the funds are sent to the U.S. Treasury. Despite the Labor Department distributing over $26.9 million in owed wages, thousands of employees have yet to claim their money.