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Unemployment

To find support and resources for federal workers, visit fedsupport.dc.gov.

On Monday, May 26, 2025, the DC Department of Employment Services (DOES) and the American Job Center locations will be closed in observance of Memorial 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.

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Contact Information

The DOES Office of Unemployment Compensation is ready to help and answer your questions.

Our office hours are Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Address:
4058 Minnesota Avenue, NE
Washington, DC 20019

Phone: (202) 724-7000
Fax: (202) 673-6993
TTY: (202) 698-4817
Email: [email protected]

The list below includes frequently requested contact information throughout the Office of Unemployment Compensation:

FOR CLAIMANTS

American Job Center – Headquarters
4058 Minnesota Avenue NE
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 724-2337

American Job Center – Northeast
899 North Capitol St. N.E. 
Washington, DC 20002

American Job Center – Southeast
2201 Shannon Place, S.E. 
Washington, DC 20020
(202) 698-5694

Benefits Division
(202) 724-7000

Office of Administrative Hearings
(202) 442-9094
www.oah.dc.gov

FOR EMPLOYERS

Shared Work Unemployment Compensation Program
[email protected]

Tax Division
(202) 698-7550
[email protected]

MEDIA INQUIRIES

See DOES media contacts