Laid-off federal workers are overwhelming states with unemployment requests, putting a strain on finances [View all]
Source: The Independent
Wednesday 12 March 2025 16:44 EDT
Dozens of states are warning that their social services are under financial strain due to the volume and pace of unemployment requests from federal employees who have been fired in the DOGE-led job cuts.
At least 100,000 employees have been terminated across various federal agencies and departments over the last seven weeks. Tens of thousands of probationary employees have also been let go and more reductions are expected in the near future.
Federal workers say they have no time to prepare for unemployment and there is minimal communication with the administration about obtaining benefits. They are left scrambling to obtain unemployment with their states so they can continue paying their bills and keeping food on the table.
As a result, states are being inundated with social service requests for unemployment with little to no warning and dwindling financial resources, 19 state attorney generals said in a court filing last week.
Read more: https://www.the-independent.com/news/world/americas/us-politics/federal-workers-laid-off-unemployement-b2713976.html
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