The Department of Employment Services' American Job Centers at DOES headquarters, 4058 Minnesota Ave NE, and 899 North Capitol St NE will be open Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 10 am. The American Job Center at 2201 Shannon Pl SE will be closed. All classes and trainings at DOES and the DC Infrastructure Academy are also canceled. Online services will continue as scheduled. Residents are encouraged to file unemployment insurance claims online at DOES.
Services
Federal Government Shutdown Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s)
There are Federal as well as State regulations that govern Apprenticeship. Below is a list of those regulations:
Worker Rights and Information
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA WORKER RIGHTS
Do you know your rights as a Worker in the District?
Tipped Wage Workers Fairness Amendment Act
Do you know your rights as a Worker in the District?
Tipped Wage Workers Fairness Amendment Act
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).
Living Wage
Effective January 1, 20265 until June 30, 2026, the living wage rate is $17.95 per hour.
Effective July 1, 2026, the District’s Minimum Wage and Living Wage will increase to $18.40 per hour.
Effective July 1, 2026, the District’s Minimum Wage and Living Wage will increase to $18.40 per hour.