White House memo argues furloughed workers not guaranteed back pay

Oct 7, 2025 - 16:00
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White House memo argues furloughed workers not guaranteed back pay
A draft memo from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) is raising the possibility that furloughed federal workers may not be entitled to back pay from their time off during the government shutdown. An administration confirmed to The Hill that the memo, which was first reported by Axios, hinges on an aggressive interpretation of…