U.S. federal government shutdowns can result in federal employees being placed on unpaid furlough or not receiving pay until government funding is restored.
October 11, 2025
high
temporal
Federal workforce pay and employment status can be directly impacted by lapses in appropriations.
During a U.S. federal government shutdown, active-duty service members required to work and other federal employees can experience delayed or missed paychecks unless Congress or the President provides funding or emergency pay.
October 10, 2025
high
impact
Summarizes a common consequence of federal government shutdowns for federal payroll.
In federal funding lapses, employees performing exempted or excepted activities necessary to carry out constitutionally mandated or other legally authorized functions may continue working without pay, while other federal employees are typically furloughed.
October 01, 2025
high
temporal
Standard personnel and pay treatment during government shutdowns or appropriations gaps.
Federal workers who are furloughed or required to work without pay during a government shutdown are entitled to receive back pay once agencies reopen.
high
legal/policy
U.S. federal employment policy regarding pay for employees affected by agency closures or unpaid emergency work.