On September 4, 2021, in accordance with federal law, several federal unemployment benefits offered through the American Rescue Plan Act will end.

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.

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.

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. 

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.