OPM Shutdown Furlough Website

This page provides information on shutdown furlough. 

OPM Shutdown Furlough Guide and FAQs

(Dec. 2021) The U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has prepared human resources guidance for agencies and employees on shutdown furloughs (also called emergency furloughs).

Addendum to OPM Guidance for Shutdown Furloughs

(Jan. 2024) Guidance on Leave, Unemployment Compensation, Thrift Savings Plan, Retirement Services, and Workers’ Compensation

The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) FAQs

(Sep. 2023) The outline and FAQs are based on the legal opinions issued by the Department of Justice (DOJ), and the guidance issued by OMB, regarding agency operations during a lapse in appropriations.

OPM Sample Letters for Creditors and Mortgage Companies

(Jan. 2019) The following are sample letters that you may use as a guide when working with your creditors.