The Department of Employment Services' American Job Centers at DOES headquarters, 4058 Minnesota Ave NE, and 899 North Capitol St NE will be open Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 10 am. The American Job Center at 2201 Shannon Pl SE will be closed. All classes and trainings at DOES and the DC Infrastructure Academy are also canceled. Online services will continue as scheduled. Residents are encouraged to file unemployment insurance claims online at DOES.
DC Paid Family Leave
Mission
The mission of the Office of Paid Family Leave (OPFL) is to plan, develop, and administer a paid leave program for the District of Columbia under the provisions of the Universal Paid Leave Amendment Act of 2016.
On July 1, 2020, the District of Columbia began administering paid leave benefits. DC workers can now apply for paid family leave. As of October 1, 2022 the Paid Leave Act provides up to:
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2 weeks to care for your pregnancy
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12 weeks to bond with a new child
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12 weeks to care for a family member with a serious health condition
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12 weeks to care for your own serious health condition
For inquiries regarding the Paid Family Leave program, please contact the Office of Paid Family Leave att [email protected] or visit our website dcpaidfamilyleave.dc.gov
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