Resources For CFTC Employees During Shutdown

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s (CFTC), Office of the Executive Director today released a list of resources available to CFTC employees due to the lapse in appropriations.

UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS:

Furloughed employees may become eligible for unemployment compensation. State unemployment compensation requirements differ. Some States require a 1-week waiting period before an individual qualifies for payments. In general, the law of the State in which an employee’s last official duty station in Federal civilian service was located will be the State law that determines eligibility for unemployment insurance benefits.

The following links will provide employees with information to questions they may have regarding unemployment benefits and other information.

• Unemployment Compensation for Federal Employees Fact Sheet
• Quick Reference Table of State Unemployment Insurance
• Map of State Unemployment Insurance Websites
• Federal Identification Code
• Department of Labor website “Unemployment Compensation for Federal Employees”

EMPLOYEE RESOURCES:

• Creditor Letter to validate the circumstances for federal employees and request assistance in making arrangements to meet their financial obligations (PDF)
• Sample letter to creditors to request a reduction of their regular payments during the shutdown (PDF)
• Frequently Asked Questions: OPM Guidance for Shutdown Furloughs
• Employee Benefits (PDF)
• Requests for SF-50’s, SF-8’s or other questions may be directed to WorkforceRelations@cftc.gov

KEEPING EMPLOYEES UPDATED:

Employees can also call the CFTC emergency lines to get the latest information for the office operating status.