Feds who work during government shutdowns aren’t entitled to damages, appeals court rules
The Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit found the government isn’t liable for damages when it fails to pay employees on time during government shutdowns.
A House-passed minibus of five appropriations bills includes back pay for low wage contractors impacted by this year’s government shutdown.
The Trump administration said back pay for contractors affected by the shutdown will be too costly and increase the risk of fraud, waste, and improper…
Did the recent shutdown do at least one constructive thing: Spotlight the lack of federal workers?