They Lost Their Federal Jobs And Now Can’t Get Jobless Benefits: ‘You’re Left Watching Your Bank Account Slowly Bleed’

They Lost Their Federal Jobs And Now Can’t Get Jobless Benefits: ‘You’re Left Watching Your Bank Account Slowly Bleed’

Fired federal workers are having trouble getting unemployment benefits — and some experts fear that could spell trouble for the broader economy.

Fired federal workers are facing delays as they try to access unemployment benefits. That could be a problem as “DOGE”-fueled job cuts continue — and not just for former federal workers.

Jim Frederick is getting an up-close look at government bureaucracy that he never wanted to see.

It’s been more than a month since he filed for jobless benefits after resigning from a position in the Biden administration in January. The benefits haven’t started yet.

Frederick has supplied paystubs, wage statements and other documents to Washington, D.C.’s unemployment office. Click on link to read more from MarketWatch. https://www.marketwatch.com/story/they-lost-their-federal-jobs-and-now-cant-get-jobless-benefits-youre-left-watching-your-bank-account-slowly-bleed-6d1ab9e7