Federal Worker Resources

If you have lost your job, you should apply for unemployment benefits in the state or district where your duty station is located or in your state or district of residence.

While there are some rare exceptions, voluntarily quitting your job generally disqualifies you from receiving unemployment benefits. 

 If you are a federal employee who became unemployed due to no fault of your own, you may be eligible for unemployment compensation for federal employees (UCFE) through the Virginia Employment Commission (VEC).*

*If you are having issues with VEC, Russet may be able to help. Please email senatorperry@senate.virginia.gov for more information. 

If you are a federal employee who became unemployed due to no fault of your own, you may be eligible for unemployment compensation for federal employees (UCFE) through the Maryland Department of Labor. 

If you are a federal employee who became unemployed due to no fault of your own, you may be eligible for unemployment compensation for federal employees (UCFE) through the District of Columbia Department of Employment Services. 

As a federal employee, you have legal rights and protections. Learn more about them below and access resources: 

The ACLU has outlined federal employees' free speech rights here.

This organization came together specifically to provide resources for civil servants across the country. Their resources include fact sheets about your rights, how-tos, and events where you can learn more. 

This is a strategic hub created to protect people and their rights as the Trump-Vance administration seeks to unlawfully strip away freedoms.

The Greater Washington Partnership - an alliance of dozens of major employers in the region - has launched their first-ever jobs board with thousands of opportunities in the DMV for former federal employees. You can search using filters like skill level, industry, salary and security clearance.

They aim to protect whistleblowers, advance occupational free speech and empower citizen activists. 

This organization came together this year to provide support for Department of Justice employees through legal services, mental health support, whistleblowing guidance, job-search assistance, and more.

NARFE is dedicated to the general welfare of all federal workers and retirees through guidance, resources (including their Federal Benefits Institute), and advocacy.

This organization protects whistleblowers through legal aid and education.

They have developed a webinar series to address the issues civil servants are facing. Learn about your due process and union rights.

They protect whistleblowers through legal aid, psychological support, digital and physical safety, media relations management, financial support and transition support.

These resources are regularly updated. If you have any questions or need more information, please contact the University at: 

federalsupport@georgetown.edu or 

202.687.FEDS (202.687.3337)

 NOVA helps unemployed federal workers and federal contractors quickly and effectively transition their talents to new careers through a new partnership called NOVAnext. Free of charge to eligible participants, the initiative enables workers to explore how their skills and experience can match in-demand jobs available in the region or gain the skills needed to start an enterprise. 

This website has a business and workforce resource guide and information about basic needs assistance, children's services, and transit and commuter services.

This initiative is to assist jobseekers through 1-on-1 career advice and offer information on partner workforce resources.