Find out the circumstances under which employers owe employees retro pay, how it differs from back pay, the tax implications ...

When Congress fails to approve the federal budget on time, many agencies are left without funds to operate, leading to a government shutdown. During this period, some federal workers are furloughed ...

The Internal Revenue Service on Thursday revoked guidance it had sent to employees the day prior reminding them that federal statute guarantees those furloughed during the shutdown will receive back ...

A draft memo from White House budget office counsel arguing there’s no obligation to pay furloughed workers after a government shutdown may have some legal merit in at least one procedural aspect, ...