The website to file Paid Family Leave claims and the Virtual One Stop is currently down. If you need to file an initial claim or weekly certification for Unemployment Insurance, visit the District of Columbia Unemployment Insurance Portal here. We apologize for any inconvenience. Please monitor does.dc.gov for additional updates.
First Source Law
Workforce Intermediary Establishment and Reform of the First Source Amendment Act of 2011, effective February 24, 2012 (D.C. Law 19-84).
The First Source Law requires all beneficiaries of contractual agreements totaling $300,000 or more to enter into a First Source Employment Agreement with the Department of Employment Services.
| 04/19/2017 Utility Workforce Training Coming to D.C. |
(WASHINGTON, DC) – As part of Washington DC’s reopening, the Department of Employment Services (DOES) will begin providing in-person services at the American Job Center at 4058 Minnesota Avenue NE, Washington DC 20019.
DOES Feature Content AJobseekersClaims and Disputes |
DOES Feature Content BProgram SpotlightsThe 2022 Mayor Marion S. Barry Summer Youth Employment Program (MBSYEP) Certifications will end Saturday, March 12, 2022. Go to summerjobs.dc.gov Learn moreUnemployment BenefitsThe DC Office of Unemployment Compensation (OUC) is a resource to help DC residents, workers, and employers overcome workforce challenges. The primary goal of the Unemployment Insurance (UI) program is to provide temporary wage replacement to eligible unemployed individuals. This support also helps to stimulate the local economy by maintaining a level of consumer spending during an economic decline. Learn more |
DOES Feature Content CAbout DOESThe Department of Employment Services (DOES) mission is to connect District residents, job seekers, and employers to opportunities and resources that empower fair, safe, effective working communities. Learn moreDOES en españolDOES 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. |
