Front notice
Why the form was given, how unemployment insurance works for federal workers, and where to file a claim. The form says eligibility cannot be determined until after a claim is filed.
SF8
Notice to Federal Employee About Unemployment Insurance
- Agency
- GSA
- Revision
- Rev. 6/1987
- Fillable fields
- 7
- Pages
- 2
- Official source
- GSA form page
- Checked
- October 20, 2026
Standard Form 8 (SF 8): Notice to Federal Employee About Unemployment Insurance
Standard Form 8 (SF 8), Notice to Federal Employee About Unemployment Insurance, is prescribed by the U.S. Department of Labor under 20 CFR 609. GSA hosts a copy in its forms library. The edition printed on the form is REV. 6-87, and it concerns the Unemployment Compensation for Federal Employees (UCFE) program.
The form says it has been given to the employee because they have been separated from their job, were placed in a nonpay status, or their records have been transferred to a different payroll office. The federal agency fills in a box with its name, 3 digit code, address for claim forms and a contact, and the employee keeps the form to take along if they file a UCFE/UI claim.
The back gives general information on who pays benefits, the conditions State laws set, appeal rights and penalties. The form says these statements do not have the effect of law, regulation, or ruling. You can fill it out free in your browser on this page and download the result without an account.
What's on SF 8
Documents to bring
The form lists this form, the Social Security account number card, the official notice of separation or nonpay status (Standard Form 50 if available), and earnings and leave statements or similar documents.
Federal agency box
Agency name and 3 digit code, major component, the address for forms ES-931, 931A, 934, 936 and notices of appeal, hearings and determinations, plus a contact name or office and telephone number.
Back, item 1: who pays benefits
A State employment security agency under its UI law, generally under the law of the State of the last Official Duty Station shown on the final SF-50. Benefits come from U.S. Government funds.
Back, items 2 to 4: conditions, appeal and penalties
The conditions the form says all State UI laws set, reasons State laws deny benefits, the right of appeal under State law, and penalties for a false claim.
How SF 8 is used
- 1
The agency completes the box
The federal agency fills in its name, code, address for claim forms and contact details, then gives the form to the employee.
- 2
Keep the form
The form says to keep it and take it along if you file a UCFE/UI claim for unemployed federal workers.
- 3
Gather the listed documents
Bring the documents the form lists, such as the Social Security card, the SF 50 notice if available, and earnings and leave statements.
- 4
File at the State office
The form says to go to the nearest local public employment service office of the State employment security agency to register for work and file a claim, and not to delay filing.
- 5
Report mistakes and new work
The form says to notify the local UI claim office of a mistake as soon as it is discovered, and to notify the local office in writing to stop benefits after becoming reemployed.
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What the form says
Where claims are filed
At the nearest local public employment service office of the State employment security agency. SF 8 itself is kept by the employee, not filed.
Where claim forms go
To the address the federal agency enters in its box, which the form says receives all forms pertaining to a claim.
Duty station outside the United States
The form says the employee is not eligible until returning to the United States, including the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and Virgin Islands, and benefit rights then follow the State of residence.
How benefits are funded
The form says UCFE/UI for unemployed federal workers is paid from U.S. Government funds and no deductions were taken from pay to finance these benefits.
Legal basis
The form cites U.S. Code, Title 5, Chapter 85 and 20 CFR 609, says it is prescribed by Dept. of Labor, and prints NSN 7540-00-634-3964.
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Who uses SF 8?
A federal agency completes the box on the front and gives the form to the employee. The employee keeps it.
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Questions about Form SF8
Who prescribes SF 8?
The form says it is prescribed by the Dept. of Labor and cites 20 CFR 609. GSA hosts a copy in its forms library.
Why would someone receive SF 8?
The form says it is given because the employee was separated from their job, placed in a nonpay status, or had their records transferred to a different payroll office.
Does SF 8 decide whether benefits are paid?
No. The form says eligibility for UI cannot be determined until after a claim is filed, and that a State employment security agency pays eligible claimants.
What should be brought to file a claim?
The form lists this form, the Social Security account number card, the official notice of separation or nonpay status (Standard Form 50 if available), and earnings and leave statements or similar documents.
Can a denial be appealed?
The form says yes: if a determination denies benefits, there is a right to appeal as provided in the applicable State law.
What does the form say about finding a new job?
It says that anyone collecting UCFE/UI benefits who becomes reemployed is responsible for notifying the local office in writing to stop the payments, and that failing to do so may result in a penalty.