Their work is considered so essential that certain federal employees are required to stay on the job during the U.S. government shutdown, even though they’re not getting paid.

A hiring sign is displayed at a restaurant in Glenview, Ill., Monday, Jan. 29, 2024. On Thursday, Feb. 1, 2024, the Labor Department reports on the number of people who applied for unemployment ...

Federal workers collecting Georgia or Tennessee unemployment benefits could have to return some of the money if they are paid back wages after the federal shutdown ends, according to the respective ...

Right after setting her out-of-office email on October 1, one furloughed US Department of Agriculture worker filed for unemployment benefits to help her pay for food, rent and other necessities during ...

The federal government shutdown is entering its third week. Here's who can apply for unemployment insurance benefits.

Kitsap is among four counties with the most employees filing claims, though essential workers going without pay cannot apply.

Their work is considered so essential that certain federal employees are required to stay on the job during the U.S. government shutdown, even though they’re not getting paid. Oddly enough, if they ...