Back Pay Guaranteed for Federal Contractor Employees During Government Shutdowns.
This law ensures that employees of companies contracted by the federal government who lose work or face reduced pay due to a government shutdown receive their full back compensation. This provides greater financial stability for thousands of workers during future lapses in federal agency funding. Additionally, any paid leave used during the shutdown must be restored.
Key points
Federal contractor employees who were furloughed, laid off, or had reduced hours/compensation due to a government shutdown will receive back pay at their standard rate.
Federal agencies must cover the costs for contractors to restore any paid leave employees were required or permitted to use during the shutdown.
The maximum weekly compensation covered by this back pay adjustment is capped at $1,442.
Status:
Introduced
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