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Maryland Workers Impacted by Recent Federal Actions

Unemployment Insurance (UI)

  • Unemployment insurance is available to eligible Marylanders, including certain workers who have separated from employment with the Federal government, Federal contractors, and Federal grantees.
Information on UI for Federal Workers
  • Federal civilian employees who become unemployed due to no fault of their own can apply for Unemployment Compensation for Federal Employees (UCFE). Other eligible workers can apply through the regular UI program. Self-employed workers and independent contractors are not eligible for UI benefits.
    
  • Individuals who are found eligible can receive up to $430 in weekly benefits (pre-tax).
    
  • To apply for unemployment, workers can file online or call 667-207-6520 (Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.). Federal workers should select option #9.
    
  • Workers should apply for UI benefits in the jurisdiction of their "duty station." This means, for example, that if you are a Marylander who is laid off from a federal job based in Virginia, you should apply for benefits in Virginia. Here are direct links to apply for UI benefits in Maryland; Washington, DC; and Virginia.