As the government shutdown enters its second month, 650,000 employees are receiving renewed furlough notices without back pay guarantees.
The shutdown, now in its 31st day, has sparked new furlough notices to be sent to employees, as agencies are required to update them every 30 days to maintain clarity between shutdown furloughs and more permanent cost-saving measures.
The current funding lapse is nearing the record-setting 35-day impasse from 2018-2019.
The government shutdown is poised to enter its second month on Saturday.
Author's summary: Employees receive renewed furlough notices as shutdown continues.