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Department of Employment Services

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Federal Unemployment Benefits Ending

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

Unemployment Compensation

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American Job Centers Reopen

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.

Claimants Not Receiving Backpay

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.

Work Search Requirements

Starting August 30, 2021, everyone filing for unemployment benefits must verify they are actively looking for a job. For more information and to apply for benefits, visit dcnetworks.org.

Shared Work Unemployment Insurance Program

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.

DC Paid Family Leave

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.

Featured Services

American Job Centers

The center offers businesses and job-seekers a comprehensive array of employment services.

Unemployment Compensation Process

Learn about filing for unemployment benefits.

DC Infrastructure Academy

Apprenticeships

The Office of Apprenticeship, Information and Training (OAIT) has established a compliance hotline...

Youth Services

OYP provides skills training, work experience, academic enrichment and life skills training to...

Office of First Source Compliance

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Sep 1 2021

Washington Metro’s Unemployment Rate at 5.0 percent

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

Aug 20 2021

District of Columbia Unemployment Rate at 6.7 Percent in July

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

Aug 17 2021

D.C. Department of Employment Services Announces Major Changes to Unemployment Insurance Programs and Services

(WASHINGTON, DC) – Tomorrow the District of Columbia Department of Employment Services (DOES) will...

Aug 13 2021

Department of Employment Services Awards Nearly $170K in Scholarships to Summer Youth Program Participants

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

Aug 11 2021

To Give At Risk Residents a Fair Shot, Mayor Bowser Announces Launch of Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement’s 7th Pathways Program Cohort

(Washington, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser announced the August launch of the seventh cohort of...

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 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 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.

DOES en español permitirá a los clientes de habla hispana acceder a información sobre los programas y servicios ofrecidos por el Departamento de Servicios de Empleo en español.

Department of Employment Services

Office Hours
Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 5 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]