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Department of Employment Services

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Unemployment Compensation

The Department of Employment Services is receiving a higher than normal call volume and encourages claimants to apply for unemployment compensation online at dcnetworks.org.

Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA)

On March 27, 2020, Congress passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, creating three new Unemployment Insurance (UI) programs that include Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA). Apply today!

2020 MBSYEP

2020 MBSYEP is Virtual! On June 22, thousands of young Washingtonians will start their first day of summer work, and most will be teleworking for the first time.

UI Claims

The Department of Employment Services (DOES), in conjunction with the District’s Office of the Chief Technology Officer (OCTO), uses a product called ZIX to ensure that all email exchanged between DOES and each claimant is secure and safe. All emails sent to claimants with personally identifiable information will come from the @zixmessagecenter.com mailbox.

Daily Unemployment Compensation Claims Data

The unprecedented impact of the COVID-19 public health emergency has led to the increased number of Unemployment Compensation claims filed in the District of Columbia. Click to view the latest preliminary claims data.

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.

Welcome to DOES en Español website

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

Bienvenido al sitio web DOES en español

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.

Special Programs

DOES Data & Performance

Upcoming Events

May 28 2020 - 13:30

Paid Family Leave Webinar

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May 22 2020

DC Unemployment Stands at 11.1 Percent in April

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

Apr 29 2020

Washington Metro’s Unemployment at 3.4 Percent in March

The data in this report does not reflect the full impact of coronavirus (COVID-19).

Apr 17 2020

District of Columbia Unemployment at 6.0 Percent in March

The data in this report does not reflect the full impact of coronavirus (COVID-19) (WASHINGTON, DC...

Apr 8 2020

Washington Metro’s Unemployment at 3.0 Percent in February

The data in this report predates any impact from coronavirus (COVID-19).

Mar 27 2020

DC Unemployment Holds Steady at 5.2 Percent in February

This data in this report predates any impact from coronavirus (COVID-19). (Washington, DC) – The...

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

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]

Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt)

Washington Metro’s Unemployment Holds Steady at 2.8 Percent for November

Date Released:

Fri, 01/03/2020

(Washington, DC) - The District of Columbia Department of Employment Services (DOES) reported today that the preliminary November job estimates show an increase of 4,900 jobs for a total of 2,744,000 jobs in the Washington Metropolitan Division. The private sector decreased by 13,200 jobs, while the public sector increased by 18,100 jobs.