Furloughed Federal Workers Face Uncertainty Over Back Pay

Federal employees face uncertainty as the government shutdown extends to a record 35 days, with no guarantee of back pay. Despite a 2019 law ensuring compensation, new furlough notices lack promises of retroactive pay. Lawmakers from both parties expect payment, but stalled legislation leaves hundreds of thousands of employees in financial limbo. The Daily News Now! - Every city. Every story. AI Powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.