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Federal employees furloughed during a government shutdown may be eligible for unemployment compensation. Here is important information about unemployment compensation to help you decide whether to apply and guide you through the process.
Employees may be eligible for unemployment compensation depending upon the number of consecutive furlough days. Generally, you must be unemployed for a minimum of 7 days to be eligible for unemployment compensation but the laws vary by state.
If you get approved for benefits, some states require that you serve a waiting week, which means that the first week after a claim is filed is an unpaid week. In general, most states issue payments to eligible individuals within 14-21 days after the claim is filed. Get the complete story and other shutdown news and resources