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DOES

On Wednesday, April 16, 2025, the DC Department of Employment Services (DOES) and the American Job Center locations will be closed in observance of the DC Emancipation Day. Payments may be delayed due to location closures.

Impacted federal employees: Register now for our Federal Webinar to get guidance on Unemployment Insurance, job training, and career resources - plus a live Q&A. Visit fedsupport.dc.gov to sign up.

 

Labor Standards/Worker Protection

A photo of a construction worker who has fallen

Labor Standards administers and enforces the District of Columbia labor laws. The office investigates wage complaints, evaluates employee and employer safety/health in the workplace and adjudicates compensation/medical care claims for private-sector employees injured in the course of employment. In addition, the office provides administrative and semi-judicial proceedings to assist in resolving disputes that may arise in connection with claims filed for workers’ compensation benefits.

Labor Standards/Worker Protection is managed and administered through the Labor Standards Bureau.

 

Service Contact: 
Labor Standards Bureau
Contact Email: 
Contact Phone: 
(202) 724-7000
Contact TTY: 
711
Office Hours: 
Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 5 pm