Unemployment Compensation for Federal Employees
The UCFE program provides unemployment compensation for federal employees who lost their employment through no fault of their own. UCFE is administered by the state, which acts as an agent of the federal government. In general, the unemployment insurance laws of the state in which the former Federal employee had his/her last official duty station in federal civilian service will be used to determine eligibility for UCFE benefits. Accordingly, the same terms and conditions that apply to individuals eligible for regular state UI apply to UCFE claimants.
Arkansas Unemployment Information
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General Information about the UCFE Program:
- Fact Sheet: This fact sheet provides general information on the UCFE program.
- Questions and Answers for Federal Employees and Contractors: Provides answers to common questions asked by former federal civilian employees applying for and receiving UCFE benefits, such as how to apply, where to apply, documentation needed to file a claim, and next steps after applying.
- Federal Identification Code (FIC) Chart (February 2025): Listing of each Federal Agency Identification Code needed by state agencies to process UCFE claims.
Information for Federal Employers:
- UCFE Training for Federal Agencies
This training provides federal agencies with guidance on how to complete a request for wage and separation information. PowerPoint Transcript - UCFE Instructions for Federal Agencies
This is a comprehensive instruction for federal agencies related to the UCFE program. It outlines the program requirements and agency responsibilities and provides instructions and descriptions of all UCFE-related forms. - UCFE Determinations Guide — Federal Agencies’ Responsibilities
This guide is intended to provide federal government agency employers with information on their responsibilities for responding to state unemployment insurance agencies when their ex-employees file for Unemployment Compensation for Federal Employees benefits.
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