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Department of Employment Services

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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.

Labor Statistics

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

DC Minimum Wage Increase

On July 1, 2018, the minimum wage in the District of Columbia will increase to $13.25 per hour for all employees who do not receive gratuities.The base minimum wage for tipped employees will increase to $3.89 per hour..

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...

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.

District of Columbia Economy Snapshot

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

Paid Family Leave

The Department of Employment Services is proud to announce the establishment of the Office of Paid Family Leave. Beginning July 1, 2020, private employees who work in the District, regardless of their place of residence, will be eligible for Paid Family Leave benefits.

Special Programs

DOES Data & Performance

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Latest

Jun 27 2018

Washington Metro’s Unemployment Rate Remains Steady at 3.2 percent for May

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

Jun 25 2018

Mayor Bowser Launches Series of Safer, Stronger DC Initiatives to Support Families and Residents throughout the Summer

10,000 District youth ages 14 to 24 will participate in MBSYEP this summer.

Jun 15 2018

District of Columbia Unemployment Rate Holds Steady at 5.6 Percent in May

(WASHINGTON, DC) – The District of Columbia Department of Employment Services reported today that...

May 30 2018

DC Region Adds 15,600 Jobs in April, Reducing Unemployment Rate to 3.1 Percent

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

May 24 2018

DC Department of Employment Services Closed Due to Water Main Break

(Washington, DC) – Today, the District of Columbia Department of Employment Services (DOES)...

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 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 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...

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.

Department of Employment Services

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