Resources for Federal Workers and Contractors
Support Resources for Maryland Workers Affected by Federal Government Transition
The Maryland Department of Labor (MD Labor) has developed a suite of resources to assist Maryland workers impacted by the federal government transition, including federal employees and contractors. Please share these resources with community members in need.
Resource Pages
MD Labor Resource Page: Offers information on unemployment insurance benefits and reemployment support, including FAQs, application portals, and frequently requested flyers.
Governor Moore’s Resources for Impacted Workers: Provides legal resources, details on federal employment regulations, and information on county programs.
Eligibility: Federal civilian employees who are unemployed through no fault of their own may apply for Unemployment Compensation for Federal Employees (UCFE). Other workers affected by federal actions, such as private-sector employees of federal contractors, may qualify for regular unemployment insurance. Eligible individuals can receive up to $430 in weekly benefits (pre-tax).
Application Process: Apply for benefits in the jurisdiction of your duty station. For example, Maryland residents laid off from a federal job in Virginia should apply in Virginia. Direct application links are available for Maryland, Washington, D.C., and Virginia.
Unemployment Insurance Phone Line
Application Assistance: File online or call 667-207-6520, Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Federal workers should select option #9.
Virtual Workshop for Impacted Workers
Workshop Details: A virtual session tailored for former federal employees, contractors, and others affected by the transition is held Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. For more information, visit the workshop details page or email FedWorker.Transition@maryland.gov to register. (información en español)
Support in Finding a New Job
Services Offered: MD Labor provides résumé workshops, career guidance, mock interviews, skills assessments, job search strategies, support for coping with job loss, networking assistance, and reemployment workshops. These services are available through 33 American Job Centers (AJCs) and the Professional Outplacement Assistance Center (POAC). For more information, refer to the resource guide (guía de recursos en español) or the FAQ page for transitioning workers.