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.

The notices, sent out every 30 days, inform employees to remain at home without working, but this time without guarantees of back pay.

The shutdown has entered its 31st day.
A new record may be set next week, surpassing the 35-day impasse from 2018-2019.

Notices are required to go out every 30 days to maintain clarity between shutdown furloughs and more permanent cost-saving measures.

The renewed furlough notices spark uncertainty for employees as the shutdown continues.

Author's summary: Shutdown enters second month with new furlough notices.

Government Executive — 2025-10-31