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Keith\u2019s note: the following memo has been sent out to NASA staff to explain how things will resume operating at NASA. Full memo below<\/a>:<\/p>\n From:\u00a0\u201cOffice of the Chief Human Capital Officer (OCHCO)\u201d This HR Message is being delivered to you via HRMES On Behalf Of: Office of the Chief Human Capital Officer (OCHCO)<\/p>\n Dear NASA employees,<\/p>\n On behalf of NASA leadership, welcome back and thanks to the many employees who worked excepted activities and mission-critical operations during the government shutdown, advancing our important missions.<\/p>\n As NASA fully opens, we recognize that facilities may not be ready or employees may have extenuating circumstances that might cause delays in returning to on-site work. Refer to any local guidance and expectations from supervisors or leadership about available workforce flexibilities to enable a smooth transition.<\/p>\n Here are few key points that you should be immediately aware of:\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n Retroactive pay for the last three pay periods will be paid out on Nov. 17 and Nov. 21.<\/p>\n On Nov. 17, employees will receive approximately 50% of the retroactive gross pay.\u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\n On Nov. 21, employees will receive the remainder of the retroactive pay (with deductions considered), along with pay for the 11\/02-11\/15 pay period.<\/p>\n Employees do not need to update or populate timecards from Oct. 1-Nov. 1.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n All employees should complete a timesheet for\u00a0pay period PP202524 11\/02-11\/15 by 1 p.m. ET on Fri., Nov. 14.\u00a0Payroll will be processed on the normal schedule and paid on Fri., Nov. 21. See the below instructions which are different for non-excepted versus excepted employees.<\/p>\n For Nov. 13-15,\u00a0all\u00a0employees record hours as worked (e.g., REG, REG\/TWORK, leave).<\/p>\n Non-excepted employees:\u00a0Do not make any changes to your timecard for Nov. 2-12. Time has been preloaded with GDWPD \u2013 Government Shutdown Used \u2013 Not Worked Paid.<\/p>\n Excepted employees:\u00a0Confirm that your hours worked Nov. 2-12 are coded to GWDPD \u2013 Government Shutdown Used \u2013 Excepted Work Paid.<\/p>\n Employees are not able to make any timecard corrections now for prior periods. Check the\u00a0OneNASA Post-Shutdown page<\/a>\u00a0in approximately one month for notification on when timecard corrections can be made and related resources.<\/p>\n Resources<\/p>\n Following this extended shutdown, your IT devices and access may need some attention. Refer to\u00a0Reopening: Helpful IT Tips<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0OCIO\u2019s IT Services and Support for Reopening webpage<\/a>\u00a0for information on getting restarted, completing IT training, updating certificates and passwords, and more. Visit your\u00a0center\u2019s SpaceBar or walk-up locations<\/a>\u00a0for help with any IT issues.<\/p>\n
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Date:\u00a0Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 11:42\u202fAM
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Subject:\u00a0Post-shutdown furlough guidance<\/p>\n