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.
Start Your Unemployment Compensation Process
Filing New or Current Claims
Visit DCNetworks and select Claim Unemployment Benefits.
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For detailed instructions regarding how to certify for weekly unemployment benefits, read the Instructions for Completing the Continued Claim Form (English)
Claimant's Rights and Responsibilities Handbook
Managing Your Account
Unemployment Insurance Information for Employers
Need some help?
Phone: Local (202) 724-7000 or Toll Free 1 (877) 319-7346
Office Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Find a Job - Visit www.jobs.dc.gov
Service Contact:
Office of Unemployment Compensation - Tax Division
Contact Email:
Contact Phone:
(202) 698-7550
Contact Fax:
(202) 673-6993
Contact TTY:
TTY
Contact Suite #:
4th Floor
Office Hours:
Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm