It’s called ‘unemployment compensation.’
Years ago I worked for a small business (first job) & every year at Christmas they would lay EVERYONE off for two weeks, no pay. Back then you had to be unemployed for at least one week to qualify for benefits. We all filed & got at least some money for the 2nd week.
If this goes on for a while, I’m sure they’re all eligible.
I was hit by a shutdown a few years ago. I was a contractor for the DOE. I lost a weeks pay. The feds got paid for not working. SCREW THEM