OPM’s Weichert Clarifies Leave Procedures During Shutdown
On Jan. 23 the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) released recommendations for how agencies should carry out the bill for excepted employees.
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Silent Protestors Occupy Senate Building Amid Shutdown
Hundreds of protestors gathered in the Hart Senate Building to demand an end to the partial government shutdown. Some were federal workers, while others stood in solidarity as advocates.
Policymakers, How Well Do You Know Your Community?
Government agencies across the country make public policy decisions every day — and most all public policy decisions involve issues that have a spatial component. As agencies strive to make more analytics-driven decisions, the decision makers rely more on the work of analysts. These analysts need to collect, manage, interpret, integrate, synthesize, analyze, and visualizeRead… Read more »
Lawsuit Questions Constitutionality of Excepted Employees Faced with Shutdown
A lawsuit filed by NTEU takes fault with section 1342 of the Antideficiency Act, which OMB used to require federal employees to report to work without pay.
House Majority Leader Launches Shutdown Website for the Public
Rep. Steny Hoyer launched a website on Jan. 14 that allows the public to share their opinions about the shutdown with their elected representatives.
The Unexpected Consequences of the Shutdown
In ways big and small, this shutdown is disrupting public services we often take for granted involving alcohol, travel, trees and more.
Debunking 5 Misconceptions About Being a Government Worker During the Shutdown
The shutdown is a messy mix of political wrangling and government operations, so it’s no wonder people are confused. Here are five misconceptions about being a federal government worker during the shutdown.
One County’s Response to the Longest Shutdown in History
Public school lunch and financial assistance initiatives in this Maryland country underscore the efforts to assist federal workers affected by the shutdown.
Furloughed or Working Without Pay? Advice From Those Who Have Been There
GovLoop spoke with three federal employees who went through the federal shutdown and asked them what they learned. Here’s who they are and what they had to say.
DC Government, Businesses Respond to Shutdown: Deals and Resources for Federal Employees
Here are some deals that government employees can take advantage of while off of work.