Maryland offers a wide range of virtual and in-person services for workers seeking new opportunities or in need of reemployment support. A workshop designed specifically for former federal employees, federal contractors, and other workers impacted by federal government transition is available.

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...

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.

5 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.

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.

4 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...

Jan 23, 2025 · WASHINGTON — Democrats representing Maryland in Congress are doubling down on their efforts to protect federal workers in the state, saying Thursday that they will try to pass legislation and...

Dec 20, 2024 · Maryland is home to some 160,000 federal workers and thousands of federal contractors. The congressional impasse over spending priorities puts them in limbo.

Feb 3, 2025 · BALTIMORE -- Maryland is joining 11 other states in warning federal employees against the Trump administration's buyout offer, Attorney General Anthony Brown said in a statement Monday. The...