Resources
DOL Rapid Response Services
Rapid Response Services are a required activity in all states under the Federal Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act (WIOA). The states do have some discretion as to whether Rapid Response services are delivered by state workforce agency employees, local workforce development area staff or contracted agencies.
2-1-1
2-1-1 is a vital service that connects millions of people to help every year. Highly trained 2-1-1 call specialists and the online portal are available 24/7 to help individuals locate health and human service assistance during times of non-emergency crisis and for everyday needs, including:
- Basic Human Needs
- Physical and Mental Health Resources
- Elderly and Disability Support
- Employment Supports
- Children and Families
United Way
Unemployment Resources
- Unemployment Insurance (UI) Division – Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (Wisconsin)
- LEO – Unemployment Insurance Agency (Michigan)
- IDES (Illinois)
Veteran Support
Other Resources For Federal Employees
- Resources for Federal Workers | U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth of Illinois
- Resources for Terminated Employees in Michigan
- Resources for Terminated Employees in Illinois
EPA Employee Records to Download and Furlough Guidance
- Add your home email address to Login.gov. Instructions are at: https://www.afge3911.org/employeeexpress-help
- Download/Print Leave and Earnings Statements: https://www.EmployeeExpress.gov
- Download all records from eOPF. Accessible only on agency laptop. Instructions are at:https://www.afge3911.org/eopf-help
- EPA’s Lapses in Appropriation page:https://www.epa.gov/lapse
- U.S. Office of Personnel Management: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/furlough-guidance/ – Their fact sheet states that federal employees may be eligible for unemployment compensation administered by state unemployment insurance agencies. Eligibility is determined by state law, not on the Federal level, which may work in your favor.