petro
Diamond Member
- Jan 17, 2013
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They all get back pay...Is it true some workers will have to work without getting a paycheck? Is that slavery?
Federal employees, whether they remain on the job or are furloughed, won't get paid while the government is shut down. However, they will receive back pay once funding is restored to their agency. In prior shutdowns, Congress had to approve back pay for employees, but a 2019 law made it mandatory.