DHS calls back thousands of furloughed workers, putting staff in paid status amid shutdown
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The Department of Homeland Security is ordering thousands of furloughed employees back to work, putting them in paid status amid the ongoing government shutdown. The move comes as the department relies on limited funds to pay employees, with warnings that those funds could run out if a resolution is not reached.
The Department of Homeland Security is calling back thousands of furloughed workers. They will be put in paid status despite the agency remaining unfunded during the shutdown. The department employs over 260,000 people, with several major agencies affected by the order. Employees are expected to return to work on their next scheduled shift. The move is due to available funding sources allowing them to continue working. The department warns that funds could run out, affecting employee pay. The shutdown has lasted over eight weeks, with disagreements over immigration enforcement and border policy.
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