Do furloughed federal workers get back pay after a shutdown ends?

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Yes, all furloughed workers receive back pay once government reopens. Congress passed a law guaranteeing back pay for all federal employees after the 2018-2019 shutdown. This includes both furloughed workers and those forced to work without pay. However, back pay doesn't help with rent or bills due during the shutdown, and some workers wait weeks for paychecks after government reopens depending on pay period timing.

Do furloughed federal workers get back pay after a shutdown ends?

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