Status: We will continue to update this page as more resources become available. Check back for future updates.
FEEA is working to support our dedicated public servants during these uncertain times.
Below, we have curated a list of both national and regional resources that may be useful to feds impacted by layoffs and other events. We offer these links for informational purposes only and do not imply an endorsement by FEEA for any specific products or services; FEEA bears no responsibility for the content or legality of external sites.
If you are aware of other resources not linked below that you think would be helpful to federal families, please share them with us at fedshelpingfeds@feea.org.
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FEEA Resources
New Resources
Mental Health Resources
- Mind the Movement: Mental Health Resources
- Public Service Alliance: Free and Discounted Well-Being Resources
- Union of Concerned Scientists: MindLab Weekly Mindfulness Sessions
- WellFed: Nourish the Next Chapter
- 988Lifeline: 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Employment Resources
- Career Support for You: Network of former IRS executives and managers offering help to impacted IRS employees
- FedsForward: Federal Talent Platform
- Public Service Alliance: Free and Discounted Career Resources
- CareerOneStop: How can an American Job Center help you?
- OPM: The Employee’s Guide to Career Transition
- USAJOBS: Career Transition Programs (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)
- Job Search: LinkedIn
- Job Search: Indeed
- WellFed: Supporting transition for the fired [and tired] workforce
Informational Resources
- Partnership for Public Service: Curated Resources on a Wide Range of Timely Topics
- Partnership for Public Service: Supporting Federal Employees Through Change
- Partnership for Public Service: Federal Employee Explainer Webinar Series
- NARFE: About the Federal Benefits Institute
- NARFE: On-Demand Webinars
- NARFE: Emerging Threats to the Federal Community
- Civil Service Strong: Resources for Civil Servants
- LOC: A Beginner’s Guide to Federal Civil Service Employment Law
- The Vaughn Law Firm: Federal Employee Rights During Reduction in Force (RIF)
- FLRA: File a Case
- DOL: What is Unemployment Insurance (UI)?
- DOL: How Do I File for Unemployment Insurance?
- DOL: Unemployment Compensation for Federal Employees (UCFE)
- FederalPay: Insurance For Fired and Laid Off Workers
Legal Resources
- Federal Workers Legal Defense Network: Connecting Fired Federal Workers with Pro Bono Legal Assistance
- Government Accountability Project: Whistleblower Protection and Advocacy
- FLRA: File a Case
- MSPB: How to File an Appeal
- EEOC: Filing A Charge of Discrimination
- OSC: File a Complaint
- Public Service Alliance: Free and Discounted Legal/Security Resources
- Whistleblowers of America: Trusted Legal Resources for Whistleblowers
Regional Resources and Articles
- The Alexandria/Arlington Regional Workforce Council: Transitioning from the Federal Government
- Fairfax County Government: Help for Residents Affected by Federal Workforce Restructuring
- Maryland Department of Labor: Resources for Impacted Federal Workers
- District of Columbia: Unemployment Compensation FAQs
- Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments: Federal Workforce Resources and Data
State by State Links to Unemployment Benefits
If your federal employment is terminated, your qualification for unemployment benefits might differ based on your state. Below, we’ve added a link to each state’s unemployment’s office where you can learn more about state-specific eligibility guidelines.
State by State Unemployment Office Links
- Alabama
- Alaska
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- District of Columbia
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
