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Federal employees may apply for unemployment benefits during a federal shutdown; however, if back pay for wages are issued, any unemployment compensation received must be returned in full. Unemployment overpayments may accrue interest until fully repaid. Federal employees who fully separate from employment or return to work during the shutdown must notify OESC.

Oklahoma’s Unemployment Rate Decreased in October

Tuesday, November 19, 2024

Oklahoma’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate decreased 0.1 percentage point to 3.3 percent in October. The U.S. unemployment rate remained unchanged at 4.1 percent in October. Over the year, the state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 0.2 percentage point lower than October 2023.

Read the full October 2024 Oklahoma Employment and Unemployment Report

Last Modified on Nov 19, 2024