Department of Employment Services

Category: District government office in Washington, District of Columbia

Address: 4058 Minnesota Ave NE, Washington, DC 20019, USA

Phone: +12027247000

Opening hours

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 8:30AM–5PM

Tuesday: 8:30AM–5PM

Wednesday: 8:30AM–5PM

Thursday: 8:30AM–5PM

Friday: 8:30AM–5PM

Saturday: Closed

Reviews

hmcilhany

Oct 7, 2022

Could not be worse. Truly impossible to reach, labyrinthine and terrible.

Shannon

Oct 6, 2022

If you're a white collar professional do not waste your time here unless you're filing for UI. The jobs posted on the site are either outdated or phishing links. Told the rep this, he claimed to have shared that with his manager. Her response was to tell him, to tell me, not to apply for the positions with the phishing link. NO SH8*T! Got set up for an interview to take place on 10/6 in a federal program for seniors that I'm over qualified for at UPO. Got to the interview and the person that was supposed to interview me stated she had no idea of my appointment, which was set and confirmed by DOES representative 2 weeks prior. The person was firm about not being able to interview me when I arrived. Shared this with the representative at DOES that arranged this, she appeared to be upset I left the location after being told "they" asked me to wait. "They" she's referring to is not the interviewer, but a gentleman at the same NGO. The person scheduled to interview me never once asked me to wait, she adamantly conveyed via the receptionist she was unavailable. I have a host of things to say about the competencey level of representatives I encountered in the short 3 months I attempted leveraging DOES as a professional senior seeking employment.

F Hamilton

Oct 2, 2022

I filed several claims online, I called the office and was told I would be in the system in a week. Only to find out that you can only file a claim in person. I show up to the building and it is closed. The workers have training but that is not listed on their website.

khyra jones

Sep 29, 2022

They never answer, every person you talk to has an attitude and they don’t even help..sad to say but it’s a waste of time

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Questions & Answers

Good evening DOES: How come it's taken more than 5 months to resolve my issue. I have been filing for unemployment benefits since February 2020, and can't get benefits because there is an unresolved issue on my claim. What is the issue?

Vivian Mercer | Oct 20, 2020
Elizabeth Luhanga | Oct 20, 2020

they took the money and put in their account i guess... it doesn't make any sense if you file and you don't get anything.. some of us need to buy medication and we can't do that because someone just don't care.

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If I worked in Virginia and live in d.c. how do i file a claim in dc

Gina General | Oct 21, 2018
Rico Burton | Oct 21, 2019

Apply with the state in which you worked which would be Virginia where you live is just where you live but claim where you received your salary

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How long do you have to work at a job in order to receive unemployment.

Eric Bermudez | Oct 21, 2018
Rico Burton | Oct 21, 2019

Quarter periods more like seasons in a way so more like every 90 is a new quarter

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Hello sorry for bothering but i have a question. O want to go unemployment but I don’t know where to go to if DC or Maryland . Because the company is Maryland . ?

Jose Garcia | Oct 20, 2020
Cherish Barber | Oct 20, 2020

Md

If i file for unemployment and they have to investigate and it take 2 week's and in that time i get job do i still get the 2 week's back money

Robert Ward | Oct 20, 2020
Nyaunuwi Jones | Oct 20, 2020

Yes, however the first week is a waiting week.

How do I find DC job board on line?

robbie robinson | Oct 21, 2019
Gwen Jones | Oct 21, 2019

www.dcnetworks.org

I filed my unemployment sunday an my money did not hit my card today how do i get in contact with unemployment

alphonzo jones | Oct 21, 2019
John Anderson | Oct 20, 2020

I have been waiting 9 weeks with no update. Payment history indicates they will contact me with any questions! I've sent emails each week with certification. No response and no way to get thru on phone! <

You have hired personnel from here in Mexico, if that is how I am interested, how can I apply? I want to go to work in legal use.

Antonio Diez | Oct 21, 2019
Nyaunuwi Jones | Oct 21, 2019

Do not speak Spanish

How can I receive text messages on my phone when I receive my benefits and transaction

stephanie taylor | Oct 21, 2018
Nyaunuwi Jones | Oct 21, 2019

Or, what ever debit service you have, you can request an alert.

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Last month, my account has been hacked. I do not know how much of my personal information have been compromised. I call the center every week - polite answers and NO ACTION. I am not getting paid and cannot even submit my weekly certifications

Natasha | Sep 20, 2022
Benjamin Hamilton | Sep 20, 2022

Change email,file a police report,inform credit bureau. Speak to someone in the fraud division at main unemployment office Minnesota Ave. They can close and issue you a new pin number file a new claim. Must continue to file weekly certification with paper forms. Take a pic and send to factfinding.gov. To ensure you get all your back payments.

I hire a few employees but did not give them the staff handbook immediately due to the hectic schedule of working two which was not my plan. Do I have to extend the probationary period?

Anora Goldring | Aug 21, 2022
Charlie Bowman | Aug 21, 2022

Yes, but explain them some quick rules for the job.

DOES Bill of Rights to - professional treatment - know who is assisting you - ease of access - be heard - be protected - fair Svs delivery - timely Svs Who is held accountable for the “rights” that’s are NOT being followed

De Borah Grant | Jun 22, 2022
Thomasia Moore | Jul 22, 2022

I'd like to know that answer, too. I would find out which DC City councilmember heads (has oversight) d.o.e.s. Google their website, it will tell you. Start there. Good hunting.

If you work for Washington and file your unemployment how long it take kisha shray Pratt I payed my own unemployment

bright eyes | Oct 20, 2021
KishA shray Pratt | Feb 22, 2022

Washington unemployment is contracts only so that’s right away you suppose To have it in 48 hours.... But But people that don’t work will proclaim to work there Unemployment no I was the last one to retire into a new country

Can i go to the building and walk in

David Middleton | Oct 20, 2021
Already Made | Oct 20, 2021

U have to call them they don't help u well at all

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How do I get my benefit direct deposit.

Michele Gassaway | Oct 20, 2020
Bah Tounkara | Oct 20, 2020

How

If you was laid off on one job. Can you still apply for unemployment for the job you was laid off at.

Rhonda Neal | Oct 20, 2020
Connie Custer | Oct 20, 2021

Sure

who can verify my unemployment dates?

Richard Oliver | Oct 21, 2019
Xavier Jenkins | Oct 20, 2020

your previous employer

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I just moved here to Capitol heights a week ago from Charleston South Carolina can I file for my unemployment benefits until I find a job

Earl Edwards | Oct 21, 2019
Tyrone Newman | Oct 21, 2019

Yes

if I live in MD and work in DC how do I file a claim?

chelsea bennett | Oct 21, 2019
Jarone Robinson | Oct 21, 2019

You can go online and file a claim. Does.dc.gov

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I am a government worker needing to file unemployment can I do this online

Ricky Johnson | Oct 21, 2019
Jarone Robinson | Oct 21, 2019

Yes, Go to https://does.dcnetworks.org/initialclaims/

I'm a full-time employer may hours has been cut for 4 weeks to 8 to 10 hours a week can I apply for unemployment until I return back to work

Lisa Reese | Oct 21, 2019
Nyaunuwi Palmer-Jones | Oct 21, 2019

Yes.

Are there open on satursdays

Cavelia Forbes | Oct 21, 2019
Nyaunuwi Palmer-Jones | Oct 21, 2019

No.

How do we get assigned a caseworker?

Frank Jenkins | Oct 21, 2018
Nyaunuwi Palmer-Jones | Oct 21, 2019

Random

Have anyone noticed that NONE of our questions have been answered by DOES?

Natasha | Sep 20, 2022
Charlie Bowman | Sep 20, 2022

There's a lot of hacking of people's accounts, and they are not repaying for the hacks.

Should I expect a call from the dc infrastructure after I sent them my documents to start class

Clarence Henson | Jul 22, 2022
Michael Whiffen | Aug 21, 2022

The best thing to do is come down to the office. If you wait for them you will never hear from them

Do you need to make an appointment?

vickie dennis | Jul 22, 2022
Sonya Cooper | Jul 22, 2022

No, appointments are not necessary, they accept walk-ins. I would suggest, however, to make an appointment or you could be there most of the day.

how to make appointment in person with dc employment

Morad Khalifa | Oct 20, 2021
Cassandra Wooten | Oct 20, 2021

Sorry so later but on Friday's at 10:00am go on DC network and try to get your appointment, keep trying until a date becomes available

How can I apply for Unemployment if I live in DC but worked in Virginia?

Jim McCarthy | Oct 20, 2021
Douglas Davis | Oct 20, 2021

You have to contact Virginia about Unemployment benefits if you worked in that state

Why was my unemployment request approve for over one month and I am still not getting any money from the district government?

paul mcgregor | Oct 20, 2021
Victor Gross | Oct 20, 2021

Because they don't know what they're doing. Call them back or go up there and let them know what's going on.

WHAT CAN I DO IF MY LAST WEEK OF EXTENEDED BENEFITS END THIS WEEK

JACQUES Williams | Oct 20, 2021
Mariesa Wood | Oct 20, 2021

Call and file for an extension. It should already be extended. Call to make sure though

when does the unemployment office opens to the public

April Keys | Oct 20, 2021
John Cash | Oct 20, 2021

Don't know haven't been there in years

Bill was signed 3/11/21, which of the benefits is available once extended benefits end for continuous of benefits thru September 6 expiration date?

kevin simpson | Oct 20, 2021
Mariesa Wood | Oct 20, 2021

Regular unemployment

how do I contact DC unemployment the phone line has been down for weeks

Charlotte Dickens | Oct 20, 2021
Bird83mdbaby | Oct 20, 2021

Website

If the American Job center is closed how do we apply for classes?

D Aiken | Oct 20, 2021
Bird83mdbaby | Oct 20, 2021

Website....virtual

When we getting that extra $300 dc unemployment???? Asking for the community !!!!

Queen Crysindigo | Oct 20, 2021
Larry H | Oct 20, 2021

Jan 2021-Sept 2021

Will we get our benefits this Wednesday due to veterans day?

Victoria Lewis | Oct 20, 2021
Dacia Mcknight | Oct 20, 2021

I'm not sure but usually if it's processed already and it is showing in your payment history you should receive it on Wednesday as long as they have already processed it so check your payment history

I’ve been unemployed since March, filled in DC but worked in Maryland. What to do? I’m serious need of a answer.

Gerome Missouri | Oct 20, 2020
Charlotte Dickens | Oct 20, 2021

File in Maryland

I work this week, but may not work next week. Do I have to claim the worked week or notify unemployment office?

Titi | Oct 20, 2020
Wilton Greenleaf | Oct 20, 2020

Yes u have to notify unemployment of all earnings

How long does it take to get your unemployment check.

Rachel Hart | Oct 20, 2020
Elizabeth Luhanga | Oct 20, 2020

Will take forever no one cares to pay...

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How to access w2

Jaye Lewis | Oct 20, 2020
Darryl Benson | Oct 20, 2020

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I’ve been checking the wrong answer on my weekly claim forms because the questions are worded very tricky. Is there a way i can edit past weekly claims???

Chevelle J. | Oct 20, 2020
Danielle Duncan' Ait-Hafid | Oct 20, 2020

In my opinion its best that you bring it to your claims examiner. So they can resolve it systematically. Make sure you keep a paper trail of your claims so that you can have record of your documents and talk with an unemployment representative to fix any issues with proper submissions in the future.

Are their any offices in DC that I can go to in person? I still haven't got paid! Not 100% sure I'm doing everything correctly. I'm trying to get help sent many emails, made phone calls and i had my hours cut on Marchn12th 2020.

Tina Copeland Gardner | Oct 20, 2020
Jay E Spencer | Oct 20, 2020

No yoj have to call

Why they don’t send me my unemployment compensation I already completed the aplicarían and I’m still waiting

Patricia Torres | Oct 20, 2020
Xavier Jenkins | Oct 20, 2020

call.

I have not recieved a payment since April and now they are sending me like $3.00 a week. I cant reach anyone. What do I do?

Reginald Bumphus | Oct 20, 2020
Girma Gebremariam | Oct 20, 2020

Keep calling they're so busy you won't get them at the 1st,2nd, even 5th try just keep keep calling you get a busy message just hang up and dial again right away eventually you will succeed don't give up imagine there are millions people like you and me keep try,and good luck

Is the unemployment building open on south Dakota st ne

Maxene Wilkerson | Oct 20, 2020
TYESHA RAY | Oct 20, 2020

yes

Where is good parking

Richard Griffin | Oct 20, 2020
TYESHA RAY | Oct 20, 2020

behind the building in the metro parking lot. $8.95

Can I seek employment assistance and live in MD?

Bonita Smith | Oct 20, 2020
Syreeta McFall | Oct 20, 2020

Yes

How long before I can apply for unemployment

Maria Belcher | Oct 20, 2020
Nyaunuwi Jones | Oct 20, 2020

At least 6 months

Do i got to come in to combine my wages or will the system do it for me

Quantina Edwards | Oct 21, 2019
Nyaunuwi Jones | Oct 21, 2019

Good question, let me ask my colleagues.

My 26 weeks unemployment benefit is over and still without a job. Can I apply for extension? How many weeks is extension ?

Nancy Tabar | Oct 21, 2019
Nyaunuwi Jones | Oct 21, 2019

If you are in DC, there are no more extensions. It's been 7 yrs since we had extensions. It was funded by feds, they did not fund the account.

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What needed To Be re evaluated for unemployment extension

Nancy Tabar | Oct 21, 2019
Nyaunuwi Jones | Oct 21, 2019

Nothing.

im currently laid off from My job i dont go back to work until the end of August Can i file for Unemployment?

Shanay Goodheart | Oct 21, 2019
Nyaunuwi Jones | Oct 21, 2019

If you're a teacher or in that field, yes you can.

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If you get a DC unemployment card does that mean your unemployment benefits are approved? Or they mail it out regardless.

Johnesha Tyler | Oct 21, 2019
Nyaunuwi Jones | Oct 21, 2019

They mail the card regardless. Depending on your reason of separation will determine when you receive your benefits.

Why my money wasn’t on my card

Jerrell Thomas | Oct 21, 2019
Nyaunuwi Jones | Oct 21, 2019

Call, it could be a few reasons.

Can i apply for an extension once my benefits are expired

PATRICIA WALKER | Oct 21, 2019
Nyaunuwi Jones | Oct 21, 2019

No. Extensions has been cut off years ago. No one funded the program. DOL or Federal

Can i get a job at 13

DaDon TV | Oct 21, 2019
crr924greatness | Oct 21, 2019

No

If your job company is md but you work in dc which do you file claim in md or dc

Tyrone Harris | Oct 21, 2019
Gwen Jones | Oct 21, 2019

Where you worked

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Can I still bring my summer kid stuff in?

Natetv | Oct 21, 2019
Gwen Jones | Oct 21, 2019

Yes, go online and see event dates @does.dc.gov

Is me Vincent still working there

lisa vincent | Oct 21, 2019
Corey Dixon | Oct 21, 2019

Nope.

How long does it take after filing your initial claim and submitting paperwork to be assigned a case worker for unemployment?

Yolanda Datcher | Oct 21, 2019
B Johnson | Oct 21, 2019

Visit https://does.dc.gov/service/unemployment-compensation-process and click on "what's next"

Has any furloughed federal government employee received a dc gov't unemployment check??

Carol Reese | Oct 21, 2019
Gwen Jones | Oct 21, 2019

Yes, they have

Is there free cna classes there?

G H | Oct 21, 2019
Tammy Marshall | Oct 21, 2019

They are not at this location but you can speak with an employment specialist and he or she can work with you to find a location and give you the information that you need in order to register. I hope this helps. There are 3 locations for the American Job Centers: 4058 Minnesota Ave NE The DC Infrastructure in SE on Pomeroy Road (old Wilson) The Reeves Center on 14th St NW GOOD LUCK!

How does severance pay affect unemployment benefits?

Melony Russell | Oct 21, 2019
Tanisha Jenkins | Oct 21, 2019

Can not receive unemployment benefits while receiving severance pay. Once your severance pay runs out, then you can apply for Unemployment.

If i file my unemployment claim on Monday before 6pm, can I still receive my unemployment benefits on Wednesday?

ebony makel | Oct 21, 2018
Latavia Huntley | Oct 21, 2019

No, file on Sunday before 5pm

How many months do you have to work to get unemployment

Meshawn Dorsey | Oct 21, 2018
michael powells | Oct 21, 2018

6 months hope this help

Does a temp employer have to pay an employee 4 houts when the employee arrives at work wait then told there's no work. Please respond.

Sharon Stewart | Oct 21, 2018
michael powells | Oct 21, 2018

As far as i know its according to the state's law im quoting this from someone else so please i dont know the employment laws which govern that area but Common human decency say it should be payed please call wage commission board or ministration section where you live or work at i hope in some way this help good luck

Can i down load a copy of my w2 from department of employment services

Nathan Mott | Oct 21, 2018
michael powells | Oct 21, 2018

Thats a good question and honestly i dont know u can call over there too find out but going there would be quicker

How do you know your claim has been submitted? No confirmation.

Shawn Hodge | Oct 21, 2018
Xavier Jenkins | Oct 20, 2020

call.

How do I change my password for my UI claim?

Nastassia Johnson | Oct 21, 2018
michael powells | Oct 21, 2018

If u have a card call back number operator or go in person too a field office in your area good luck

Do i just call there to set an appointment to get a work permit

Day TV | Oct 21, 2018
michael powells | Oct 21, 2018

They should be able to give you that information once you reach them .

What do I need to do to get the help I need for finding a job? With no transportation money either. What can you guys do to help me to get back on my feet?

Randy Young | Oct 21, 2017
Xavier Jenkins | Oct 20, 2020

only you can prevent forest fires.

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