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DC Minimum Wage Increase

On July 1, 2017, the minimum wage in the District of Columbia will increase from $11.50 to $12.50 per hour for all employees who do not receive gratuities.The base minimum wage for tipped employees will increase from $2.77 to $3.33 per hour, the first increase in almost 20 years.

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.

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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Jul 21 2017

District of Columbia Economy Adds 1,500 Jobs in June

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

Jul 13 2017

American Job Center – Southeast Closed Due to HVAC Malfunction

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

Jun 30 2017

Mayor Bowser Marks the First Step Toward a $15 Minimum Wage

The minimum wage for District workers will increase from $11.50 per hour to $12.50 per hour.

Jun 28 2017

Washington Metro Economy Adds 16,200 Jobs in May, Unemployment Rate at 3.7 Percent

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

Jun 26 2017

Mayor Bowser Kicks Off 2017 Mayor Marion S. Barry Summer Youth Employment, Celebrates Program’s Permanent Expansion

Mayor Bowser celebrated the first day of the Mayor Marion S. Barry Summer Youth Employment Program...

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...

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]