Government Shutdown Enters Second Month
The government shutdown is poised to enter its second month, sparking new furlough notices to 650,000 employees.
Agencies across the government sent furlough notices to hundreds of thousands of workers on Friday, as the shutdown entered its 31st day.
To maintain clarity, notices are required to go out every 30 days, distinguishing shutdown furloughs from more permanent cost-saving measures.
- The current funding lapse could next week surpass the record-setting 35-day impasse from 2018-2019.
- Furlough notices were sent to around 650,000 employees, informing them to remain at home without working.
No back pay guarantees were included in the renewed furlough notices.
Author's summary: Shutdown enters second month, affecting 650,000 employees.