Summary
President Trump suggested that federal workers who were furloughed during the ongoing government shutdown might not receive back pay after the shutdown ends. This idea changes the usual approach of providing back pay and may conflict with a law from 2019 that guarantees such pay.
Key Facts
- President Trump spoke about the potential for no back pay for furloughed federal workers.
- This statement was made during a government shutdown that is now one week long.
- Historically, furloughed federal workers have received back pay after shutdowns.
- A law from 2019 requires back pay for federal workers affected by shutdowns.
- The statement marks a shift from the long-standing policy of providing back pay.
