A complete guide with step-by-step resources for federal employees and contractors during the government shutdown
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Eligibility: Furloughed federal employees & contractors
Important: Must repay if receiving back pay
For: Essential workers working without pay
Terms: No interest, repay 45 days after shutdown
For: Former federal employees terminated after Jan 1, 2025
Terms: No interest, repay within 180 days
File court motion to pause proceedings for up to 30 days beyond shutdown
Evidence needed: Federal ID, paystub, or furlough letter
Protection starts Day 8 of shutdown, ends 7 days after shutdown
Contact through local service center
When: Every Wednesday, 9 AM - 12 PM
Registration: FedWorker.Transition@maryland.gov
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