If you're collecting unemployment and concerned about what will happen with your benefits if the federal government shuts down, the Wall Street Journal reports that "The Labor Department has been advising states that the mishmash of federal programs offering up to 99 weeks of jobless benefits should continue uninterrupted."
However, given that states are already borrowing from the federal government to fund regular state unemployment benefits (the first 26 weeks of benefits are funded by the state; extended benefits are funded by the federal government) there could be an issue if there is an extended government shutdown.
If there is a change it will be announced on your state unemployment office website. Check there for updates on unemployment benefits in your state, if there is a federal government shut down.
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