What challenges are federal workers facing during the recent layoffs?

Federal workers impacted by recent layoffs at agencies like the FAA and CDC are facing significant uncertainties in their employment status. As Elizabeth Anaskevich explains, laid-off workers have not received the necessary forms to file for unemployment benefits, leaving them in administrative limbo during this transition period. Additionally, these workers lack clear information about when their health insurance coverage will terminate, creating anxiety about healthcare access during a particularly concerning time with events like the measles outbreak in West Texas. This situation highlights the disorganization in the federal workforce as hundreds of employees navigate an unclear termination process without proper guidance.