The UI system is being updated to reflect recently passed DC legislation that waives the UI work search requirement due to Coronavirus (COVID-19). Claimants should disregard any messages received that claim will be delayed or denied for this reason.

All Department of Employment Services (DOES) program participation is suspended, including trainings, information sessions, testing, and classes through Monday, Arpil 27, 2020. We will continue to provide some services as usual. However, there will be changes to how other services are provided. 

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.

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. 

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.

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.