NEED HELP? Resources for NC, SC federal employees during shutdown

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The federal shutdown is affecting millions of people throughout the country, including those in the Charlotte area.

Here are a few links to resources if you have been furloughed as a direct result of the federal shutdown:

If you work in North Carolina, you may be eligible for regular unemployment benefits. For more information, visit the Division of Employment Security website.

If you work in South Carolina, you may also be eligible for regular unemployment benefits. For more information, visit the Department of Employment and Workforce website.

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