The Trump administration has outlined a detailed back pay plan for federal workers affected by the recent government shutdown. A memo indicates that payment distribution will commence this Saturday, with the aim to finish all transactions by November 19. This initiative aims to alleviate the financial strain on hundreds of thousands of federal employees who have endured significant delays in receiving their salaries.
Back Pay Timeline
According to a senior official, federal agencies have been urged to expedite pay processes. The goal is to ensure that employees do not experience prolonged wait times for their compensation.
- General Service Administration (GSA) and Office of Personnel Management (OPM): Paychecks will be processed starting November 15.
- Departments of Energy, Health and Human Services, and Veterans Affairs: Employees will receive pay beginning November 16.
- Other Agencies: Paychecks from various departments, including Education, State, and Transportation, will be issued on November 17.
Payment Details
For several agencies, the initial paycheck will consist only of base pay, with adjustments to follow in the next payment cycle. The affected agencies include:
- General Service Administration
- Office of Personnel Management
- Departments of Education, State, and Transportation
- Environmental Protection Agency
- NASA and National Science Foundation
- Nuclear Regulatory Commission
- Social Security Administration
These agencies collectively impact over 150,000 federal employees. The back pay reflects salaries from October 1 to November 1, excluding specific pay periods from the shutdown.
Future Payments
Some agencies, including Agriculture, Commerce, and Homeland Security, will provide back pay covering the entire shutdown period. Their processing is scheduled for November 19.
The administration is making efforts to ensure that all employees affected by the government shutdown receive their due compensation promptly and accurately. This plan is critical as federal workers move forward after the reopening of the government.
