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If you recently lost your job as a federal employee, you may be eligible for benefits. Learn about the special rules that apply to you.
To address budget shortfalls, the department is proposing to stop mailing the claimant handbook to every individual who applies for unemployment benefits. Read the updated handbook (PDF, 2,884KB).
