DC Unemployment Phone Numbers and Locations
DC unemployment staff are standing by to help answer your questions.
DOES Office of Unemployment Compensation
Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Phone: (202) 724-7000
- Fax: (202) 673-6993
- TTY: (202) 698-4817
- Email: [email protected]
Headquarters Address:
4058 Minnesota Avenue, NE
Washington, DC 20019
American Job Centers in Washington DC
| Name | Location | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| American Job Center - Northeast |
5171 South Dakota Avenue NE (Hamilton Street Entrance) 2nd Floor Washington, DC 20017 |
(202) 576-3092 |
| American Job Center - Northwest |
Franklin D. Reeves Building 2000 14th Street NW, 3rd Floor, Suite #336 Washington, DC 20009 |
(202) 442-4577 |
| American Job Center - Southeast |
2330 Pomeroy Road S.E. Washington, DC 20020 |
(202) 741-7747 |
| American Job Center - Headquarters |
4058 Minnesota Ave NE Washington, DC 20019 |
(202) 724-7000 |
DC Unemployment Phone Numbers
| Division | Telephone Number |
|---|---|
| UI Benefits Division – General Information | 202-724-7000 |
| UI Benefits Division – Claims Information | 202-724-7000 |
| UI Benefits Division – Charge Protests | 202-724-7000 |
| American Job Center – Headquarters | 202-724-2337 |
| American Job Center – Northeast | 202-576-3092 |
| American Job Center – Northwest | 202-442-4577 |
| American Job Center – Southeast | 202-741-7747 |
| General Tax Information | 202-698-7550 |
| UI Tax Division – Registration | 202-698-7550 |
| UI Tax Division – Accounting | 202-698-7550 |
| Wage and Hour Division | 202-671-1880 |
| Worker Compensation Division | 202-671-1000 |
| E verify (Worker Authorization) | 800-791-1427 |
| District of Columbia New Hire Reporting | 202-671-1880 |
| Office of Tax and Revenue Business Registration | 202-727-4829 |
| Summer Youth Employment Program | 202-698-3492 |
| DOES Equal Employment Opportunity Program | 202-671-0891 |
| Office of Administrative Hearings | 202-442-9094 |
| DC Chamber of Commerce | 202-347.7201 |
Information to have when you call
- Government-issued photo ID
- Social security number
- Name, address, phone number, and dates of employment of your most recent employer
- Military DD214 form if you are a veteran
- Alien Registration Number if you are not a US Citizen
- Information about any pensions you are receiving
- Information about severance pay, if applicable
- Your Standard Form 8 or Standard Form 50 if you are a former federal employee
Be prepared for long wait times. Remain patient and you will get through to someone who can help you. Even though it can be frustrating to wait on hold, please remain courteous to DOES staff members.
Visit a DC American Job Center in person
Washington, DC’s Department of Employment Services (DOES) offers many helpful services and programs through its American Job Centers. These centers make it easy for people to find job-related assistance in one convenient location.
Available resources for DC residents include career counseling, help with resumes, direct job placement, and training opportunities. You can also get information about the job market and unemployment compensation.
- Assistance with job searching and work search activities
- Workshops covering topics such as resume building, job search strategies, interviewing skills, computer basics, and navigating DCNetworks
- Information about apprenticeships
- Assistance with your DC unemployment application
- General information about DC Unemployment Insurance
- Counseling for career development
- Access the online DC unemployment calculator
- Information about labor market trends and various career paths
- Referrals to education and job training programs
- Assistance in connecting with employers who have job openings
- Access to office equipment such as computers, fax machines, telephones, and copiers
Job centers are located throughout the District and are supported by the government and the US Department of Labor. If you need help finding a job or want to improve your career prospects, visit an American Job Center near you.
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