Summary
Some federal workers who were temporarily laid off may not receive their full pay when the government starts working again. The White House has suggested this as a possibility, even though some people believe the law says they should get paid.
Key Facts
- Furloughed federal workers are those temporarily laid off due to a government shutdown.
- The White House has mentioned that these workers might not get back pay once the government reopens.
- Some workers and experts argue that the law requires that these workers be paid back.
- A government shutdown is when the government temporarily stops its regular operations.
- The issue concerns the pay of federal employees affected during this stoppage.