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Labor Statistics

The District of Columbia’s economy is thriving- and more and more residents are getting employed.

Maximum Weekly Benefit Amount Increase - Previous $359 per week to $425

New Changes to the District’s Unemployment Insurance Program

Effective October 1, 2016, New Changes to the District’s Unemployment Insurance Program.

Welcome to the American Job Center

The Department of Employment Services provides career counseling, resume assistance, job placement, vocational training, access to online services, information about local and national labor markets, unemployment insurance, and much more.

Unemployment Compensation

The District offers two ways to file for unemployment compensation – via the Internet and the phone. We strongly encourage that customers seeking unemployment benefits do so...

Youth Services

OYP provides occupational skills training, work experience, academic enrichment and life skills training to facilitate the development of work habits and skills that are essential for success in the workplace.

UI Tax Employer Self-Service Portal

DOES introduces the Employer Self-Service Portal (ESSP) – an online system designed to help employers and agents file unemployment insurance wage reports and pay unemployment insurance taxes.

Project Empowerment Program

Project Empowerment is a transitional employment program that offers job readiness training and subsidized earnings to District residents who face significant barriers to employment.

Workforce on Wheels

Request the WOW team and mobile unit here!

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Jun 16 2017

District of Columbia Unemployment Rate at 6.0 Percent in May

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

May 31 2017

Washington Metro’s Unemployment Rate Improves to 3.6 Percent in April

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

May 19 2017

District of Columbia Unemployment Rate at 5.9 Percent in April

Washington, DC – The District of Columbia Department of Employment Services (DOES) reported today...

May 3 2017

Washington Metro’s Unemployment Rate Drops to 3.8 Percent in March

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

Apr 21 2017

District of Columbia Unemployment Rate at 5.8 Percent in March

Washington, DC – Today, the Bowser Administration reported that the seasonally adjusted preliminary...

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 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 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...

Department of Employment Services

Office Hours
Monday to Thursday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm | Friday 9:30 am to 4:30 pm

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