Services
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Services and programs provided for Insurance Carriers and Third-Party Administrators working within the District of Columbia.
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The Department of Employee Services offers opportunities for you to gain the skills to excel in a rewarding career. The team guides job seekers through the search—from application to interview to the hiring. Friendly staff offer insight into local and regional employment trends.
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Due to the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic, the American Job Centers are currently closed for in-person services. Please visit dcnetworks.org for more information.
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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.
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Provides District youth ages 14 to 24 with enriching and constructive summer work experiences.
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The Office of Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) provides onsite consultation services to private-sector employers in the District of Columbia.
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Experienced Employment Specialists can help you find the job you are looking for.
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First Source Law
Workforce Intermediary Establishment and Reform of the First Source Amendment Act of 2011, effective February 24, 2012 (D.C. Law 19-84).
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Effective January 1, 2024, until June 30, 2024, the living wage rate is $17.05 per hour.
Effective July 1, 2024, the District’s Minimum Wage and Living Wage will increase to $17.50
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A transitional employment program that provides job readiness training to District residents.
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What is the unemployment insurance tax rate for a new employer in the District of Columbia?
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Program Overview
The Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) program provides benefits and support to workers who become unemployed or are threatened with job loss due to the impact of international trade.
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The Department of Employment Services modernized Unemployment Insurance Benefits Systems is Live and Now Available!