Some federal workers can apply for unemployment. Some can’t.

Their work is considered so essential that certain federal employees are required to stay on the job during the U.S.

Furloughed federal and state employees can apply for unemployment during shutdown

The federal government shutdown is entering its third week. Here's who can apply for unemployment insurance benefits.
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Federal workers are eligible for unemployment benefits during the shutdown. How to apply

As the government shutdown continues, furloughed employees may apply for unemployment benefits if they meet certain ...

Unemployment filings hit their highest level since 2021 — what it signals about the US job market (and how to prepare)

A cooling labor market doesn’t have to catch you off guard — here’s how to build a safety net and protect your income.

79 WA federal employees file for unemployment per day amid government shutdown

As of Wednesday, 1,184 federal employees in Washington have applied for unemployment benefits, resulting in approximately 79 ...