HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — As a result of the current government shutdown, thousands of federal workers have been furloughed, in some cases even laid off.

However, President Trump and others are questioning whether those workers are entitled to back pay once the shutdown ends.

QUESTION:

Can the government refuse to give furloughed workers back pay?

FOX54 Verifies.

ANSWER:

Yes, ‘The Government Employee Fair Treatment Act’ itself does guarantee back pay following the resolution of a government shutdown

SOURCES:

Congress.Gov

The White House Office Of Management

Congressional Leaders: Budget Senator John Thune (R), House Speaker Mike Johnson (R), and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D)

HERE'S WHAT WE FOUND:

Following the last shutdown, President Trump signed ‘The Government Employee

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