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On Friday, July 4, 2025, the DC Department of Employment Services (DOES) and the American Job Center locations will be closed in observance of Independence Day. Please be advised, if you receive unemployment insurance benefits, payments may be delayed due to the DOES and American Job Center locations closure. We will be available to assist you in-person or by telephone on all other weekdays. Thank you.

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To find support and resources for federal workers, visit fedsupport.dc.gov.

 

 

SIDES E-Response

State Information Data Exchange System (SIDES) E-Response

The State Information Data Exchange System E-Response (SIDES E-Response) was developed through a strategic partnership between the U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL) and state unemployment insurance (UI) agencies.  SIDES E-Response offers employers and third-party administrators (TPAs) – free of charge – a secure, electronic and nationally-standardized format to better anticipate and supply the data needed for responding to UI information requests, reducing follow-up phone calls and streamlining UI response processes.

DOES it excited to announce that the State Information Data Exchange System (SIDES) E-Response is being updated! SIDES E-Response is a free website where employers and their representatives can quickly, accurately, and securely submit responses to Unemployment Insurance claims. Some of the exciting new features will include:

  • Fraud indicators to alert the state that immediate action is needed
  • Questions specifically related to the reason for separation
  • A new and efficient process to collect employment details from temporary staffing agencies
  • An ability to upload supporting human resource information

As a result of the update, SIDES E-Response will be unavailable on March 23, 2022, from 2:00 - 6:00 pm ET. Please plan accordingly and be certain to respond to requests in a timely manner as due dates will not be extended.
 
You may access the new SIDES Separation Information E-Response User Guide here for more information. If you have any questions, please call us at (202) 698-7522 or [email protected].

IMPORTANT NOTICE: SIDES E-Response Registration Changes – June 16, 2015

Employers, we have implemented a new, hassle-free way to register your business through SIDES E-Response.  Beginning June 16, 2016, You no longer have to wait for your PIN via email; you can register immediately!  Use SIDES E-Response to save your business time and money!  

For additional SIDES E-Response information visit the UI SIDES Web Site Here.