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Transition to a New Presidential Administration


Transition Document HomePage/Table of Contents
General Information
Ethics Restrictions
Individuals Appointed by the President
Appointees in the Senior Executive Service
Appointees in the Excepted Service
Pay and Leave
Retirement, Health and Life Insurance
Unemployment Compensation and Dislocated Worker Services
Appendix A (PDF format)-- Memo to Agency Heads About Limitations on Appointments and Awards During the Election Period
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Appendix B -- Sample Separation Notice
Appendix C -- Questions and Answers About Separations for Noncareer SES and Schedule C Appointees
Appendix D -- Questions and Answers About Health Benefits, Life Insurance, and Retirement Coverage for New Political Appointees
Appendix E -- Additional Questions and Answers About Senior Executive Service Transition-Related Provisions
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APPENDIX C
Questions and Answers About Separations

This appendix provides answers to questions that noncareer Senior Executive Service (SES) or Schedule C appointees are likely to have about their separation rights and benefits during the transition to the new Presidential Administration. We have also attached two lists from the Department of Labor with contact information for the State Employment Security Agencies (Attachment 1) and the State Dislocated Worker Units (Attachment 2).

The questions and answers are organized as follows:

If questions arise that are not answered in this appendix, please contact your Human Resources Director, or the OPM program contacts named in the previous sections of this guidance:

  • Executive Schedule appointments and separations: James Green, 202-606-1700

  • SES appointments and separations: Daliza Salas, 202-606-1610

  • Schedule C appointments and separations: Larry Lorenz, 202-606-1143

  • Pay and leave issues: Jo Ann Perrini, 202-606-2858

  • Retirement, health and life insurance: Mary Sugar, 202-606-0788

For questions about Unemployment Compensation, please contact Robert Gillham (202-693-3207) or Mary Baldwin (202-693-3220) at the Department of Labor.
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Questions and Answers Regarding Transition to a New Presidential Administration for Noncareer SES and Schedule C Appointees

This information should answer questions that noncareer Senior Executive Service (SES) or Schedule C appointees are likely to have about their separation rights and benefits during the transition period. Except where a distinction is noted, the information applies equally, whether you are a noncareer SES or a Schedule C employee. If you have questions that are not answered here, please contact your agency's Human Resources Office.

GENERAL ISSUES

1. Can I be separated before the resignation date of my agency head, and how much notice will I receive?

Yes. If you are a noncareer SES appointee, you may be removed at any time. Noncareer SES appointees must be given a written notice at least 1 day before the effective date of a removal.

If you are a Schedule C employee, you may be separated at any time that your confidential relationship with your superior and/or the confidential nature of your job ceases to exist. There is no statutory notice requirement. However, some agencies have elected to provide Schedule C employees with advance notice of their separations. Your Human Resources Office can advise you of your agency's policy on notice procedures.
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2. Do I have appeal or grievance rights?

There is no appeal right to the Merit Systems Protection Board on the removal of a noncareer SES appointee. Most employees separated from their Schedule C positions have no appeal rights to MSPB. In some agencies, noncareer SES appointees and Schedule C employees may grieve their separations under an agency administrative grievance system or another agency dispute resolution system. Your Human Resources Office can advise you if your agency permits such grievances.
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3. Do I have additional procedural and/or appeal rights if I am a veteran?

An employee's status as a veteran does not change an employee's rights beyond those described in the answers to Questions 1 and 2 above.

4. If my boss has a statutory term appointment that extends beyond the resignation date of my agency head, do I have to leave before the resignation date?

Not necessarily. This, too, will be up to your agency.

5. If my boss is asked to stay beyond the agency head's resignation date, will I be allowed to remain in my position also?

Your continued employment may depend on whether both your confidential relationship with your boss and the need for such a relationship to do your job continue to exist.
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6. Can my agency provide outplacement assistance?

If your agency offers outplacement services to all agency employees, noncareer SES appointees and Schedule C employees may use them. The Comptroller General has ruled that an agency may not provide outplacement assistance to political appointees unless it generally offers these services to all its employees. The CG decision says, "... an agency may not expend public money for the specific purpose of helping political appointees return to private life. ... although an agency may offer its existing outplacement assistance program to political appointees, it may not provide outplacement services exclusively to appointees of the outgoing Administration." [B-251488, January 6, 1993]
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7. Can my agency pay my travel and transportation expenses when I leave Government service? The Government is not authorized to pay relocation expenses for separating Presidential appointees, noncareer SES appointees, or Schedule C appointees to return to private industry or to place of actual residence. See the General Services Administration's website for additional information about travel and transportation allowances, in particular those for departing political appointees. (www.policyworks.gov/org/main/mt/homepage/mtt/TRAVELALLOWANCES.pdf)

BENEFITS

8. What happens to my accrued annual and sick leave?

You will be paid a lump-sum upon separation for accrued annual leave. You will be paid at the rate you were earning at separation, less applicable deductions. No payment is made for accrued sick leave. Sick leave will be recredited if you are reemployed in a Federal position.

9. Will I be eligible for severance pay?

No. Employees with noncareer SES or Schedule C appointments are not eligible for severance pay.
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10. If I am separated, will I be eligible for unemployment compensation?

The Department of Labor (the agency in charge of the unemployment compensation program for Federal workers) advises that Presidential appointees, noncareer and limited SES appointees, and Schedule C employees are generally eligible for benefits under the Unemployment Compensation for Federal Employees (UCFE) program when the employee is separated due to a change in agency leadership or otherwise as a result of transition to a new Presidential Administration. However, to assure that State unemployment offices are aware that your separation is due to a change in agency leadership, it is important that this reason be clearly indicated on the SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) and all UCFE claims inquiry forms. See Question 12 below for more information on documenting these actions.

Eligibility for, and the amount of, unemployment benefits vary from State to State. We recommend that you check with the State unemployment office of your last duty station with any questions in this respect. We have attached a list of State unemployment agencies for your information. (Note: Employees returning from overseas assignments should check with the State office in the State to which they have selected to return.)
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11. If I resign, will I be eligible for unemployment compensation?

If you resign by request due to a change in Presidential Administrations or agency leadership, you should be eligible. If you resign before being requested to do so, you may not be eligible. To assure that State unemployment offices are aware that your resignation is by request due to a change in Presidential Administrations or agency leadership, it is important that this be clearly stated in your written resignation and indicated on the SF-50 and all UCFE claims inquiry forms. You should also take a copy of the request for your resignation when filing for unemployment compensation. Again, you should check with your State unemployment office if you have any questions.
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12. What will my SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) say if I resign or if I am separated?

If you resign from your position due to a change in agency leadership or otherwise as a result of a transition to a new Presidential Administration, the "Remarks" section of your SF-50 (Block 45) will state "Reason for Resignation" and then summarize whatever reason you give in your written resignation. You should state as your reason for resignation, "Resignation due to a change in Presidential Administrations" or "Resignation due to a change in agency leadership." If your resignation is requested, you should state, "Resignation due to a change in Presidential Administrations" or "Resignation by request due to a change in agency leadership." If you are separated, your agency will state in Block 45 under the "Reason for Termination" that you were separated "due to a change in Presidential Administrations" or "due to a change in agency leadership." (Note: The reason given for resignation may affect your entitlement to unemployment compensation. Resigning before receiving a request to resign is generally considered an unprompted resignation and is not usually viewed as sufficient for unemployment compensation purposes. See also Questions 10, 11, and 13.)
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13. How do I apply for unemployment compensation?

Unemployment benefits are payable through State unemployment insurance laws. To receive these benefits, you must register with the local unemployment office in the State of your last duty station. Employees returning from overseas file in the State of selected residence. When you file a claim with the unemployment office, you must take a completed copy of Standard Form SF-8, Notice to Federal Employee About Unemployment Insurance, and proof of your Federal employment earnings (an earnings and leave statement). If you have moved out of the area of your last duty station, you can file your claim with the State office nearest to your new location. If you resigned by request, provide a copy of the request when filing. Your agency's Human Resources Office will provide you with a copy of form SF-8 and answer any questions you may have in this area.
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14. Can I keep my Federal employee health insurance coverage when I leave?

After separation, your group health insurance continues at no cost for 31 days. In addition, if you file an election with the separating agency and you pay both the employee and employer cost (plus 2 percent administrative cost), your current plan, or another Federal Employees Health Benefits plan you may choose, can be continued temporarily for 18 months. When the group coverage ends, you have a right to convert it to non-group coverage.

If you retire under a retirement system for Federal employees, you can continue your group health insurance into retirement, provided you qualify for an immediate annuity and you were enrolled for the 5 years of service immediately before retirement, or -- if less than 5 years -- for all service since your first opportunity to enroll. As a retiree, you would pay the same contribution for health insurance as active employees do.
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15. Can I keep my Federal employee life insurance coverage when I leave?

Life insurance continues for 31 days after separation at no cost, and the insurance can be converted, without medical examination, to non-group coverage at that time, with rates based on age and class of risk.

You may be eligible to continue your Option B coverage when it would normally terminate. This is called portability of coverage. If eligible, you may continue your enrollment in Option B by paying the same premium as employees, plus a monthly administrative fee. This portability provision is a 3-year demonstration project and is available to you only if you separate from service or complete 12 months in a nonpay status on or after April 24, 1999.

If you retire under a retirement system for Federal employees, your group life insurance (but not accidental death and dismemberment) can be continued into retirement, provided you qualify for an immediate annuity and you were enrolled for purposes of each type of coverage for at least the 5 years before retirement, or since the first opportunity to enroll. As a retiree, you would pay the same premiums as employees, except that premiums stop at age 65, when the amount of insurance begins to decrease by 2 percent per month. The post-retirement reduction continues until the Basic and the $10,000 Optional coverage is 25 percent of insurance in force at retirement and until other optional insurance expires completely. At the time of retirement, you can also elect to pay additional premiums to prevent the Basic and Optional insurance B and C from decreasing.
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16. What are the basic age and service rules for retirement?

Under the Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS), you can retire voluntarily after reaching age 55 with 30 years of service, age 60 with 20 years, or age 62 with 5 years. Under the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS), voluntary retirement is available under these same combinations, but you can also retire at the minimum retirement age (age 55 to 57, depending on year of birth) with as little as 10 years of service.
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17. How do I know if I am eligible for early retirement?

You would be eligible for early retirement if you qualify for a discontinued service retirement (DSR) based on an involuntary separation (see next question) and meet the following age and service requirements. Under both CSRS and FERS, you must be age 50 and have at least 20 years of service, or you may retire at any age if you have at least 25 years of service.
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18. What is considered an involuntary separation for purposes of qualifying for discontinued service retirement?

A resignation qualifies you for DSR if you resign in response to a written request from an Administration representative having the authority to request such resignation or the new agency head. The resignation of a Presidentially-appointed policy-making officer qualifies for DSR whenever the individual's resignation is accepted by the President. When it is known that a Presidential appointee is leaving, the resignation of a noncareer SES or Schedule C appointee who works for that person is also considered an involuntary separation for purposes of DSR.
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19. Will I be eligible for the "alternative form of annuity"?

The alternative form of annuity (that is, a reduced annuity plus a lump-sum payment of retirement contributions) based on an involuntary separation is no longer generally available to employees. It is only available to employees who suffer from a life-threatening medical condition and retire under a non-disability provision.
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20. What if I am not yet eligible for retirement?

You might be eligible for a deferred annuity. Under both CSRS and FERS, if you have at least 5 years of civilian service, you can receive a deferred annuity at age 62. Also, a FERS employee with at least 10 years of Federal service (which must include at least 5 years civilian service) may elect to receive a deferred annuity as early as the minimum retirement age (see Question 16). To qualify for deferred benefits, you must leave your retirement contributions in the retirement fund. If you have less than 5 years of civilian service, you do not qualify for a deferred annuity.

Whether or not you qualify for a deferred benefit, you may elect to receive a refund of your contributions as long as you are not eligible for an immediate annuity. To qualify for the refund, you must be separated for at least 31 days and apply for the refund at least 31 days before you qualify for a deferred annuity.

Generally, market rate interest is payable in FERS refunds, but no interest is payable in CSRS refunds. Desirability of the refund depends on individual circumstances (how far or close you are to retirement and whether you anticipate future Federal employment). Under CSRS rules, you can reinstate credit for the service if you return to Federal service under CSRS or FERS, and redeposit the refund with interest. However, you cannot repay a refund of FERS deductions if you return to Federal service. In addition, the service will not count toward retirement.
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21. With regard to my benefits, is there anything else I need to watch out for?

Your agency Human Resources Office needs to get involved to look at your particular circumstances. For example, you may need to make a deposit for military service before you leave the agency. Your Human Resources Office will be able to give you more specific answers to your particular questions.
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Thrift Savings Plan (TSP)

22. What are my TSP withdrawal options after I leave Federal service?

The TSP provides three basic ways to withdraw your account. These options are the same whether or not you are eligible to retire when you leave.

  • Have the TSP purchase a life annuity for you. You have a choice of many different types of annuities.
  • Receive your account in a single payment.

  • Receive your account in a series of monthly payments.

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23. Can I leave my money in my account, and can I add to this money after I leave Federal service?

You can leave the money in your account, but you cannot add to it. Your account will continue to accrue earnings, and you can continue to move your money among the TSP investment funds by making interfund transfers. Caution: You must receive your account in a single payment or begin receiving monthly payments from the Thrift Savings Plan, or from the annuity vendor, by April 1st of the year following the year you turn 70.
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24. If I leave Federal service, can I have the TSP transfer my payment to an Individual Retirement Arrangement (IRA) or other eligible retirement plan?

Yes, you can have the TSP transfer all or part of a single payment to an IRA or other eligible retirement plan. You also can transfer certain monthly payments.

25. Where can I find tax information about TSP disbursements?

For detailed information about withdrawing your account, see the booklet, Withdrawing Your TSP Account After Leaving Federal Service. For detailed information about the tax consequences of your withdrawal choices and Federal income tax withholding requirements, see the TSP tax notice, "Important Tax Information about Payments from your TSP Account." The booklet and notice are available from the TSP website (www.tsp.gov). Also, your agency Human Resources Office must give you this information when you leave Federal service. You should also ask your State and local tax authorities about State and local taxes.
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26. Will I keep the FERS Agency Automatic (1 percent) Contributions to TSP when I leave?

If you meet the TSP vesting requirements when you leave Federal service, you are entitled to the Agency Automatic (1%) Contributions in your account and their earnings.

Most FERS employees become vested in their Agency Automatic (1%) Contributions after completing 3 years of Federal (generally civilian) service. However, employees who are in one of the following positions at separation are vested after 2 years of civilian service.

  • A noncareer SES appointee.

  • Executive Schedule positions listed in 5 U.S.C. 5312, 5313, 5314, 5315, or 5316.

  • A position placed in level IV or level V of the Executive Schedule, under 5 U.S.C. 5317.

  • A position in the executive branch that is excepted from the competitive service by the Office of Personnel Management because of the confidential and policy-determining character of the position (i.e., a Schedule C position).

  • A Member of Congress or a Congressional employee.
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    27. How soon can employees start participating in the Thrift Plan?

    If you are a new employee, you must be covered by FERS and have completed a waiting period - generally 6 to 12 months - before you can participate in the Thrift Savings Plan. If you are a rehired employee and covered by FERS or CSRS, your previous TSP eligibility determines when you can begin to participate in the TSP. Also, if you transfer to FERS, you have a personal 30-day period to begin participating in the TSP. Note: Pending legislation (H.R. 208) would allow new FERS employees and rehired FERS or CSRS employees to begin contributing to their TSP accounts immediately.
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    Social Security

    28. Does my Federal employment have an impact on my Social Security benefits?

    Yes, it could affect your benefits. If you have ever worked under the Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) or another retirement plan for Federal employees that doesn't include Social Security, such as the Foreign Service Retirement System, and you receive an annuity based on that service, these two provisions of the Social Security law may affect your Social Security benefits:

    • The Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) may reduce the benefit you earned based on your work. The WEP doesn't apply if you were automatically covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) or if you have 30 or more years of "substantial earnings" in Social Security-covered employment.

    • The Government Pension Offset (GPO) may reduce or eliminate any spousal benefit you are otherwise eligible to receive. The GPO doesn't apply if you were required by law to have coverage under the CSRS Offset provisions that are a combination of CSRS coverage and Social Security, or if you were automatically covered by FERS without electing coverage.

    The Social Security Administration now sends an annual Social Security Statement to everyone who has paid Social Security taxes. The benefit estimates contained in the Statement are not adjusted to consider the WEP or GPO. Your agency's benefits officer can help you determine whether either of these provisions will affect your benefits. The Social Security Administration also has factsheets: A Pension From Work Not Covered by Social Security (Publication No. 5-10045) and Government Pension Offset (Publication No. 5-10007), that can be printed from www.ssa.gov or ordered by calling 1-800-772-1213.

    This website, www.ssa.gov/retire, also provides a detailed calculator. If you enter your earnings history (found on your Social Security Statement) and specific information about your non-covered pension, the detailed calculator can refigure your benefit, including the adjustment for the WEP.
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    POST-SEPARATION EMPLOYMENT

    29. Are there restrictions on my seeking non-Federal employment while I am currently employed? Will I have any post-employment restrictions?

    Yes, there are a number of restrictions. However, because of the complexity of the issues involved, you should address any questions to your agency's Designated Ethics Official or to the Office of Government Ethics.
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    30. May I compete for other Federal jobs in my agency or in other Federal agencies?

    You may compete for any Federal career jobs that are open for applications from the general public. This would include jobs announced through OPM and jobs announced by agencies when the announcement specifies that applications will be accepted from all sources. However, many agency jobs are open only to current career employees or status candidates. You could not apply for those positions unless you had previous Federal career service and the announcements were open to reinstatement or status candidates.

    Some nonpolitical jobs are filled in what is called the excepted service. These jobs are excepted from the specific appointment procedures required for competitive career jobs although they are subject to the basic principle of selection based on merit. Each agency establishes its own procedures and qualification requirements for filling excepted service positions. If you qualify for such a position, you will be considered in accordance with the agency's procedures.

    You may compete for an SES career appointment when the position is advertised under proper merit staffing procedures. However, if you are a noncareer SES appointee, you cannot receive a career SES appointment in your current position, or a successor position, since there is no bona fide vacancy.
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    31. Where and how can I find current job openings and other information on applying for other Federal jobs?

    OPM's Federal Employment Information System, the official source for employment information, provides access to not only Federal job listings but some state and local government and private sector listings. The system provides listings of the latest job openings, gives access to application materials, and provides information on a wide variety of Federal employment-related topics and programs. You can request application packages, forms, and other employment-related materials through the system.

    The system is accessible from a number of user friendly mediums that are updated daily and most are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week:

  • USAJOBS. The address for employment information on OPM's worldwide website is www.usajobs.gov. The USAJOBS website, like all components of the employment information delivery system, provides access to the Federal Jobs Database of worldwide opportunities, full text job announcements, answers to frequently-asked Federal employment questions via delivery of Employment Info Line fact sheets, and access to electronic and hard copy application forms.

  • USAJOBS Automated Telephone System. By calling 912-757-3000 [the Washington, DC, local number is 202-606-2700; TDD Service is at 912-744-2299], you can obtain current worldwide Federal job opportunities.

  • USAJOBS "Touch Screen" Kiosks are located in OPM Service Centers and Government buildings throughout the country. The OPM Service Center in Washington, DC, is located at 1900 E Street NW, and is open to the public from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday.
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    32. What are my reinstatement rights if I previously worked for the Federal Government in a career (competitive) position?

    You do not have a right (i.e., an entitlement) to be reinstated to a career job. However, if you are eligible for veterans preference, if you had career tenure, or if you have not had a break in Federal service of more than 3 years since you left your competitive job, you do have reinstatement eligibility in the competitive service. This means that you may apply for jobs open only to status candidates and do not have to compete for employment with candidates from outside the Government. However, agencies do not have to consider reinstatement candidates for any particular job. Some jobs may be open only to current competitive employees or may be filled from other sources.

    If you are considered for reinstatement, you will have to compete with other employees and status candidates for any job that is at a higher grade than you held under your last competitive service appointment. If the job is at the same grade as your last competitive career job, the agency may reinstate you without competition, but that would be subject to the agency's internal merit staffing policy. The agency could require you to compete with employees and status candidates at any grade.

    You may be reinstated in the SES if you previously successfully completed the 1-year SES probationary period as a career appointee, or if you converted to a career SES appointment when the SES was established in 1979. However, separation from the SES career appointment must not have been for performance or disciplinary reasons.
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    33. If I am reemployed in the Federal Government, must the agency match my current salary and grade?

    An agency is not required to match your salary and grade. However, if you are reemployed in a General Schedule (GS) position, an agency may, if its internal rules permit, set your basic pay based on the highest previous rate you received in the Federal Government, but not above the highest rate for the grade of the new position.
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    34. If I retire, can I later return to Federal service?

    Yes. However, depending on the type of annuity you receive, your annuity will terminate or your salary as a reemployed annuitant will be reduced by the amount of the annuity. If you received a lump-sum payment for unused annual leave and are reemployed in the Federal service before the end of the annual leave period covered by the lump-sum payment, you must refund that portion of the lump-sum payment. The refunded portion covers the period between the date of reemployment and the expiration of the lump-sum leave period. Your employing agency will recredit to you an amount of annual leave that is equal to the days or hours of work remaining between the date of reemployment and the expiration of the lump-sum leave period.
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    STATE EMPLOYMENT SECURITY AGENCIES

    Alabama

    Department of Industrial Relations, 649 Monroe Street, Room 204, Montgomery 36130
    Alaska Employment Security Division, Department of Labor, P.O. Box 25509, Juneau 99802
    Arizona Department of Economic Security, 1789 West Jefferson St, P. O. Box 6123-010A, Phoenix 85005
    Arkansas Employment Security Department, P. O. Box 2981, Little Rock 72203-2981
    California Employment Development Department, 800 Capitol Mall, Sacramento 95814
    Colorado

    Department of Labor and Employment, 1515 Arapahoe St, Tower 2, Suite 400, Denver 80202-2117

    Connecticut State Labor Department, 200 Folly Brook Boulevard, Wethersfield 06109-1114
    Delaware State Department of Labor, 4425 North Market Street, Wilmington 19802
    District of Columbia D.C. Department of Employment Services, 500 C Street NW, Room 600, Washington, DC 20001
    Florida

    Department of Labor and Employment Security, 2102 Capital Circle SE, Suite 303, Tallahassee 32399-2152

    Georgia Georgia Georgia Department of Labor, 148 International Blvd NE, Atlanta 30303
    Hawaii Department of Labor and Industrial Relations, 830 Punchbowl St, Room 321, Honolulu 96813
    Idaho Department of Employment, 317 Main Street, Boise 83735
    Illinois Department of Employment Security, 401 S. State Street, Suite 624, Chicago 60605
    Indiana Department of Workforce Development, 10 N. Senate Ave, Room E 204, Indianapolis 46204
    Iowa

    Department of Employment Services, 1000 E. Grand Avenue, Des Moines 50319

    Kansas Kansas Department of Human Resources, 401 Topeka Boulevard, Topeka 66603
    Kentucky Department for Employment Services, 275 E. Main Street, Frankfort 40621
    Louisiana Department of Labor, P. O. Box 94094, Baton Rouge 70804-9094
    Maine Maine Maine Department of Labor, P. O. Box 309, Augusta 04330
    Maryland Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation, 1100 N. Eutaw St, Room 600, Baltimore 21201
    Massachusetts

    Department of Employment and Training, 19 Staniford Street, 3rd Floor, Boston 02114

    Michigan

    Michigan Michigan Unemployment Agency, 7310 Woodward Ave, Detroit 48202

    Minnesota Minnesota Minnesota Department of Economic Security, 390 N. Robert Street, St. Paul 55101
    Mississippi Employment Security Commission, P. O. Box 1699, Jackson 39215-1699
    Missouri Department of Labor and Industrial Relations, P. O. Box 504, Jefferson City 65102
    Montana Department of Labor and Industry, P. O. Box 1728, Helena 59624
    Nebraska Department of Labor, 550 S. 16th Street, Lincoln 68509-4600
    Nevada

    Department of Employment, Training, and Rehabilitation, 500 E. Third Street, Carson City 89713

    New Hampshire Hampshire Department of Employment Security, 32 S. Main Street, Concord 03301-4857
    New Jersey New Jersey NJ Department of Labor, P. O. Box 110, Trenton 08625-0110
    New Mexico New Mexico New Mexico Department of Labor, P. O. Box 1928, Albuquerque 87103
    New York New York NY State Department of Labor, State Office Building Campus, Building 12, Room 500, Albany 12240
    North Carolina Employment Security Commission of North Carolina, P. O. Box 25903, Raleigh 27611
    North Dakota Job Service North Dakota, P. O. Box 550, Bismark 58506-5507
    Ohio Ohio Bureau of Employment Services, 145 S. Front Street, Columbus 43215
    Oklahoma Employment Security Commission, 2401 N. Lincoln, 215 Will Rogers Memorial Office Bldg, Oklahoma City 73105
    Oregon Employment Division, 875 Union Street NE, Salem 97311
    Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry Building, Room 1700, Seventh & Forster Streets, Harrisburg 17121
    Puerto Rico Bureau of Employment Security, 505 Munoz Rivera Avenue, Hato Rey 00918
    Rhode Island

    Department of Employment and Training, 101 Friendship Street, Providence 02903-3740

    South Carolina Employment Security Commission, P. O. Box 995, Columbia 29202
    South Dakota South Dakota South Dakota Department of Labor, 700 Governors Drive, Pierre 57501-2277
    Tennessee Tennessee Tennessee Department of Employment Security, 12th Floor - Volunteer Plaza Bldg, 500 James Robertson Pkwy, Nashville 37245-0001
    Texas

    Texas Texas Employment Commission, Room 668, 101 E. 15th Street, Austin 78778

    Utah Department of Employment Security, 140 East 300 South, 174 Social Hall Ave, Salt Lake City 84147-0249
    Vermont Department of Employment and Training, P. O. Box 488, Montpelier 05601-0488
    Virginia Virginia Virginia Employment Commission, 703 E. Main Street, Richmond 23219
    Virgin Islands Department of Labor, 2203 Church Street, Christenstead, St. Croix 00820

    Washington

    Employment Security Department, P. O. Box 9046, Olympia 98507-9046
    West Virginia West Virginia West Virginia Bureau of Employment Programs, 112 California Ave, Charleston 25305-0112
    Wisconsin

    Department of Workforce Development, P. O. Box 7946, Madison 53707

    Wyoming Wyoming Wyoming Department of Employment, P. O. Box 2760, Casper 82602

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    STATE DISLOCATED WORKER UNITS

    STATE
    PHONE
    STATE
    PHONE
    Alabama 334-242-5300 Montana 406-444-1827
    Alaska 907-269-4680 Nebraska 402-471-9903
    Arizona 602-542-3957 Nevada 775-687-4310
    Arkansas 501-682-3137 New Hampshire 603-228-9500 x 440
    California 916-654-7799 New Jersey 1-800-343-3919
    Colorado 303-620-4200 New Mexico 505-827-6827
    Connecticut 860-263-6593 New York 518-457-3101
    Delaware 302-761-8117 North Carolina 919-733-6383 x 211
    District of Columbia 202-565-0010 North Dakota 701-328-2843
    Florida 850-488-9250 Ohio 614-466-3817
    Georgia 404-656-6336 Oklahoma 405-557-5339
    Hawaii 808-586-8812 Oregon 503-373-7084
    Idaho 208-334-6298 Pennsylvania 717-787-0781
    Illinois 217-785-6006 Puerto Rico 787-754-5504
    Indiana 317-232-7461 Rhode Island 401-828-8283
    Iowa 515-281-9034 South Carolina 803-737-2601
    Kansas 785-296-5115 South Dakota 605-773-5017
    Kentucky 502-564-5630 Tennessee 615-741-1031
    Louisiana 504-342-7637 Texas 512-936-0425
    Maine 207-624-6390 Utah 801-526-4312
    Maryland 410-767-2833 Vermont 802-828-4177
    Massachusetts 617-727-8158 x 319 Virginia 804-786-3037
    Michigan 517-373-2162 Washington 360-438-4629
    Minnesota 651-296-7918 West Virginia 304-558-1847
    Mississippi 601-949-2234 Wisconsin 608-266-0745
    Missouri 573-751-3349 Wyoming 307-235-3293

    U. S. Department of Labor, Office of Worker Retraining, 202-693-3576
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    Appendix B: Sample Separation Notice    Appendix D: Q&A About Health Benefits, Life Insurance, and Retirement Coverage for New Political Appointees


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