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Department of Employment Services

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American Job Centers Reopen

The American Job Center Headquarters is now open for in-person services by appointment only. New appointments will be made available every Friday at 10 a.m. The use of face masks is required within the AJC.

Unemployment Compensation

DOES has updated our systems to accommodate the new extensions under the American Rescue Plan Act.

Minimun Wage Increase

Beginning July 1, 2021, the minimum wage in the District of Columbia will increase from $15.00 per hour to $15.20 per hour for all workers, regardless of the size of the employer.

The base minimum wage for tipped employees will increase from $5.00 per hour to $5.05. However, if an employee’s hourly tip earnings (averaged weekly) added to the base minimum wage do not equal the District’s full minimum wage, the employer must pay the difference.

American Rescue Plan Act

The DC Department of Employment Services has successfully implemented the extension of benefits under the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). This includes claimants that qualify under all current programs under the CARES Act (PUA, PEUC, FPUC, MEUC and EB).

Claimants Not Receiving Backpay

In March 2021, the Biden Administration implemented additional provisions and extensions in the American Rescue Plan Act and the Continued Assistance Act. With these improvements, all unemployment offices are federally required to extend these benefits to those who qualify.

Shared Work Unemployment Insurance Program

The DOES Office of Unemployment Compensation (OUC) Shared Work Unemployment Insurance Program (Shared Work) is a voluntary program that provides an alternative to layoffs for employers confronted with a temporary decline in business.

DC Paid Family Leave

The District of Columbia’s Paid Family Leave program provides employees with benefits when they are out on leave from work to bond with a new child, take care of a family member, or take care of their own serious health condition.

To learn if you qualify and how to apply for benefits, visit dcpaidfamilyleave.dc.gov.

Featured Services

American Job Centers

The center offers businesses and job-seekers a comprehensive array of employment services.

Unemployment Compensation Process

Learn about filing for unemployment benefits.

Youth Services

OYP provides skills training, work experience, academic enrichment and life skills training to...

Office of First Source Compliance

DC Infrastructure Academy

Apprenticeships

The Office of Apprenticeship, Information and Training (OAIT) has established a compliance hotline...

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Jul 16 2021

District of Columbia Unemployment Rate at 7.0 Percent in June

Washington, DC – The District of Columbia’s Department of Employment Services reported today that...

Jul 11 2021

Mayor Bowser to Welcome Back DC Government Employees

(Washington, DC) – On Monday, July 12, at 11am, Mayor Muriel Bowser will welcome back DC Government...

Jul 1 2021

Modified District Government Services for 2021 Fourth of July

See closures and service changes.

Jul 1 2021

DOES Director Unique Morris-Hughes Visits MBSYEP Employer

(WASHINGTON, DC) – On June 30, 2021, Department of Employment Services Director Unique Morris-...

Jun 30 2021

Washington Metro’s Unemployment Rate at 4.9 percent

(Washington, DC) - The District of Columbia’s Department of Employment Services (DOES) reported...

Apr 19 2017

Finding Summer Jobs for D.C. Youth

Chris and Markette learn how the Marion Barry Summer Youth Employment Program is working to provide...

Apr 19 2017

Pathways to Work program aims to help unemployed people in D.C.

D.C. Council member David Grosso met Wednesday with the inaugural class of the Pathways to Work job...

Apr 19 2017

Utility Workforce Training Coming to D.C.

District residents will now have the opportunity to join a workforce training program that will...

Apr 7 2017

Workforce on Wheels & Safer, Stronger DC Resource and Opportunity Fair

The Community Partnerships Office of Safer, Stronger DC and the DC Department of Employment...

Mar 12 2017

Progress has been the motivation for immigration to the United States.

During the 2016 election, the issue of employment was the most important for the majority of the...

DOES en español

DOES en español will allow Spanish speaking customers to access information about the programs and services offered by the Department of Employment Services in Spanish.

DOES en español permitirá a los clientes de habla hispana acceder a información sobre los programas y servicios ofrecidos por el Departamento de Servicios de Empleo en español.

Department of Employment Services

Office Hours
Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 5 pm

Connect With Us
4058 Minnesota Avenue, NE, Washington, DC 20019
Phone: (202) 724-7000
Fax: (202) 673-6993
TTY: (202) 698-4817
Email: [email protected]