Federal workers placed on a mandatory furlough and in a non-pay status can file for unemployment benefits. Not so for 'essential' workers.

WASHINGTON -- Nearly 10 million Americans have lost their jobs and applied for unemployment benefits in the past two weeks - a stunning record high that reflects the near-complete shutdown of the U.S.

U.S. jobless claim applications fell to their lowest level in two months last week as layoffs remain low despite mounting ...