On Tuesday, November 11, 2025, the DC Department of Employment Services (DOES) and the American Job Center locations will be closed in observance of Veterans 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.
All federal government employees who were affected by the federal shutdown may file their initial claim online at www.dcnetworks.org. For further information please see FAQs.
Webinars
Webinars
The District of Columbia's Department of Employment Services (DOES) is hosting a Webinar Series on DOES Programs and Unemployment Insurance to assist dislocated workers impacted by recent layoffs or reductions in force. These webinars will include a Q&A session focused on the Unemployment Insurance process, covering the following topics:
- Eligibility & Application Process
- Navigating Delays & Issues
- Benefit Amount
- Job Training, Workshops & Transferable Skills
Visit one of the following links to learn more: