Employees are receiving renewed furlough notices as shutdown enters second month, this time without back pay guarantees

Government Shutdown Enters Second Month

The government shutdown is poised to enter its second month, sparking new furlough notices to 650,000 employees.

Notices are required to go out every 30 days to maintain clarity between shutdown furloughs and more permanent cost-saving measures.

The current funding lapse entered its 31st day on Friday.
The shutdown could next week surpass the record-setting 35-day impasse from 2018-2019.

This time, the furlough notices are sent without back pay guarantees.

Agencies across government sent furlough notices to hundreds of thousands of workers to remain at home without working.

Author's summary: Shutdown enters second month, affecting 650,000 employees.

Government Executive — 2025-10-31