Employees are receiving renewed furlough notices as shutdown enters second month, this time without back pay guarantees

Government Shutdown Enters Second Month

As the government shutdown enters its second month, approximately 650,000 employees are receiving renewed furlough notices.

This time, the notices do not include guarantees of back pay for the affected workers.

The shutdown is poised to enter its second month on Saturday.
Notices are required to be sent every 30 days to maintain clarity between shutdown furloughs and more permanent cost-saving measures.
The current funding lapse has entered its 31st day and may surpass the 35-day record set in 2018-2019.

The government shutdown is poised to enter its second month on Saturday.

Author's summary: Shutdown enters second month, affecting 650,000 employees.

Government Executive — 2025-10-31