Maryland offers a wide range of virtual and in-person services for workers seeking new opportunities or in need of reemployment support. A virtual workshop designed specifically for former federal employees, federal contractors, and other workers impacted by federal government transition is available on Wednesdays, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. See ...

The Maryland Department of Labor has created a comprehensive webpage offering information for federal workers and others affected by federal budget cuts. This resource is specifically designed to support Maryland's former federal employees and individuals impacted by the transition within the federal government. You can find a wealth of ...

2 days ago · This story is republished with permission from The Business Monthly serving Howard and Anne Arundel counties. By George Berkheimer The Business Monthly Hundreds of federal workers from throughout the central Maryland region crammed the Smith Theater at Howard Community College on Feb. 4, invited there by Howard County Executive Calvin Ball to discuss uncertainty regarding […]

Feb 3, 2025 · Maryland Attorney General warns federal employees about buyout offer 00:45. BALTIMORE -- Maryland is joining 11 other states in warning federal employees against the Trump administration's buyout ...

Jan 22, 2025 · BALTIMORE -- Maryland is home to 160,000 federal employees, the second highest concentration in the country behind the District of Columbia, according to the state. President Donald Trump's...

5 days ago · BALTIMORE -- Federal workers living in Maryland are still on edge as they contemplate their future over a proposed buyout. On Thursday, a federal judge temporarily blocked the deadline for federal ...

6 days ago · The Republican president’s first weeks back in office have jolted heavily Democratic Maryland by decreeing a federal hiring freeze and proposing a widespread buyout plan that encourages federal workers to quit.

Jan 21, 2025 · About 10% of the state’s workers, or an estimated 327,000 Marylanders, are directly employed by the federal government, according to the U.S. Census. From 2019 to 2023, the number of all Marylanders working remotely more than tripled, a bigger change than any other state, Census data shows.

Federal civilian employees who become unemployed due to no fault of their own can apply for Unemployment Compensation for Federal Employees (UCFE). you are a Maryland resident, separated from federal employment, and then worked in non-federal employment in Maryland.

MD Labor has created a specialized virtual workshop for federal employees or contractors to help you regroup and redefine your career path, including transitions into the private sector or State public service. This expert-led workshop will equip you with the knowledge, strategies, and confidence to transition into the next stage of your career.