Federal Workers Resources
If you have lost your federal job or know someone who has, here are some resources that may be helpful for those in transition:
✅Unemployment Compensation For Federal Employees (UCFE) provides unemployment compensation for federal employees who have lost their employment at no fault of their own. Claims should be filed in the state where the Federal employee's last official duty station was located, with limited exceptions.
https://lnkd.in/e5i6s5_m (directory of state unemployment offices)
https://lnkd.in/ewRjaGt5 (more information)
✅Federal 2 Industry (F2I) Industry (F2I) is showcasing "Open to Work" posts from federal workers. Please help them if you can.
✅Here's a guide to writing an Open to Work post on LinkedIn.
✅Federal News Network has advice on appeals, unemployment, health benefits, and life insurance for terminated probationary employees.
✅Maryland has a resource directory for federal workers, including unemployment insurance benefits, career guidance, and reemployment support.
✅Maryland's American Job Centers provide job listings, referrals to training programs, placement services, resume assistance, and workshops.
✅Virginia Career Works has helpful information on transitioning from the federal government, with tips and resources for federal employees who may be returning to the civilian workforce.
✅Virginia Career Works also offers free services, including job listings, resume help, career coaching, and training programs.
✅Anita Brady is offering a free one hour coaching session to any federal government employee impacted by the layoffs.
✅Congressman Gerry Connolly's list of resources for federal workers includes information on employment rights, unions, whistleblower protections, and the right to appeal a termination.
✅ Reddit's News, Information, & Discussion for Federal Employees (/r/fednews) has information on layoffs, firings, and litigation.
✅Please check the comments for more resources, and thank you for everyone who shared them! It is very much appreciated.
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Resources from WTOP for federal workers in the DC Metro area: https://wtop.com/local/2025/02/here-are-the-resources-available-in-each-dc-area-county-to-fired-federal-workers/
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Prince George’s County
Home to more than 40,000 federal workers, Prince George’s County has created a “resource hub” for its impacted residents. It includes links to information on employment and job training, as well as details on housing assistance and small business development.
DC
D.C.’s Department of Employee Services has put together a webpage focusing on assisting former federal workers with applying for unemployment compensation. The page explains the program and directs people on how and where to apply.
The page also includes resources for job seekers and links to information about rights available to federal employees, including information on how to appeal or pursue legal action.
https://does.dc.gov/service/unemployment-compensation-former-federal-employees
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More information for other states and counties, you can visit here.
District 6 Councilwoman Wala Blegay: Virtual Federal Workers Town Hall: February 27, 2025