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The Unemployment Insurance Benefits System will undergo system updates and will be unavailable from 8 pm on Friday, October 31, 2025, through 12 pm on Sunday, November 2, 2025. We appreciate your patience while these nationwide updates are made to improve user experience.
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.
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Looking To The Future: Upcoming Plans For ImprovementNew Technology | Better Communication | More Resources
DOES is committed to meeting the needs of our customers and partners through a high-quality customer contact experience. In support of this goal, we have secured additional funding to help enhance our programs and services for unemployment compensation. Our recent efforts have inspired new and thoughtful initiatives that will make a difference in the lives of our residents. With improvement plans underway for technology, communication, and resources, we are excited about the opportunity to provide DC residents with the world-class customer service they deserve. ![]() TECHNOLOGY
![]() RESOURCESImprove UI operations and customer interaction by providing focused staff training and adding new hires to the Contact Center ![]() COMMUNICATIONIncrease awareness of the available resources, benefit programs, and services to meet temporary wage needs |