In my state (CA) and my colleague’s state (MD), you can’t apply for unemployment if you’re required to work during shutdown. Even though neither of us are being paid, we have to work and can’t collect this benefit. (Even though we’d repay it later, it’s frustrating to have to work AND not be able to apply.) |
Pp about CA here - the CA website specifies that federal workers who are required to work may not apply - regardless of whether or not they are being paid. |