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Washington, DC – The District of Columbia’s Department of Employment Services reported today that the seasonally adjusted preliminary unemployment rate was 5.7 percent in August 2026, a decrease of 0.2 percentage points from the revised July 2026 rate of 5.9 percent.
DOES Feature Content AJobseekersClaims and Disputes |
DOES Feature Content BProgram SpotlightsThe Department of Employment Services (DOES) mission is to connect District residents, job seekers, and employers to opportunities and resources that empower fair, safe, effective working communities. Learn moreUnemployment BenefitsThe DC Office of Unemployment Compensation (OUC) is a resource to help DC residents, workers, and employers overcome workforce challenges. The primary goal of the Unemployment Insurance (UI) program is to provide temporary wage replacement to eligible unemployed individuals. This support also helps to stimulate the local economy by maintaining a level of consumer spending during an economic decline. Learn more |
DOES Feature Content CAbout DOESThe Department of Employment Services (DOES) mission is to connect District residents, job seekers, and employers to opportunities and resources that empower fair, safe, effective working communities. Learn moreUNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE BENEFITS SYSTEMS MODERNIZATIONAttention Unemployment Insurance Benefits Claimant: Please be advised that the processing time for benefits payments may vary depending on your banking institution. It can take up to 72 hours for the funds to appear in your account. Thank you for your understanding. |
