Federal Workers Face Uncertainty and Financial Strain Amid Shutdown

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During the government shutdown, many furloughed federal workers, like Imelda Avila-Thomas, face delays in receiving unemployment benefits due to verification issues and varying state laws, highlighting the financial struggles and administrative challenges caused by the shutdown.
- Federal workers furloughed during shutdown face delays getting unemployment pay PBS
- Uncertainty over back pay, RIFs deepening apprehension for federal employees under shutdown Federal News Network
- Employees are receiving renewed furlough notices as shutdown enters second month, this time without back pay guarantees Government Executive
- As they miss paychecks, furloughed federal workers are taking out bank loans to help pay the bills CBS News
- Will federal workers get back pay? What to know as shutdown continues USA Today
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