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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

Minimum Wage Increase

Beginning July 1, 2019, the District of Columbia will increase the minimum wage from $13.25 per hour to $14.00 per hour.

Mayor Marion S. Barry Summer Youth Employment Program

Mayor Marion S. Barry Summer Youth Employment 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...

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.

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.

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Jul 19 2019

DC Economy Adds 7,400 Jobs in June

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

Jul 3 2019

Washington Metro Region Adds 8,100 Jobs in May

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

Jul 1 2019

Mayor Bowser Announces Progress on Three Projects That Will Create More than 300 Affordable Homes

Development teams for three projects in Wards 6, 7, and 8 announced.

Jun 29 2019

Mayor Bowser to Mark Next Step Toward a $15 Minimum Wage

(Washington, DC) – On Monday, July 1, at 11:30 am, Mayor Muriel Bowser will mark the third increase...

Jun 25 2019

Bowser Administration Celebrates Youth Day with the First Day of the Marion S. Barry Summer Youth Employment Program

(WASHINGTON, DC) – The Department of Employment Services (DOES) celebrated “MBSYEP Day” as...

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...

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

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]

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Washington Metro Region Adds 8,100 Jobs in May

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Wed, 07/03/2019

(Washington, DC) - The District of Columbia Department of Employment Services (DOES) reported today that the preliminary May job estimates show an increase of 8,100 jobs for a total of 2,738,900 jobs in the Washington Metropolitan Division. The private sector increased by 6,800 jobs, while the public sector increased by 1,300 jobs. The Washington Metropolitan Division's not seasonally adjusted May 2019 unemployment rate was 3.2 percent, which is up 0.3 percentage points from the April rate of 2.9 percent.