DC COVID-19
Resources: Employment and Unemployment
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Information
On September 4, 2021, many federal unemployment benefits and special programs ended. People who qualify can still file for regular unemployment benefits. Find more information on filing below.
You can also find information about new changes to DC's paid family leave program below.
Resources
- Online Application for initial claim for DC Unemployment Compensation (D.C. Department of Employment Services)
- FAQ: Unemployment Benefits During the COVID-19 Emergency (Legal Aid Society of the District of Columbia)
- Webinar on how to apply for unemployment, Part 1 (Legal Aid Society of the District of Columbia)
- Webinar on how to apply for unemployment, Part 2 (Legal Aid Society of the District of Columbia)
- September 4, 2021 End of Federal Benefits Factsheet (D.C. Department of Employment Services)
- Coronavirus (COVID-19) Paid Family Leave Frequently Asked Questions (D.C. Department of Employment Serivces)
- D.C. Paid Family Leave FAQs for Changes Starting October 1, 2021 (First Shift D.C.)
- Workers may qualify for special COVID-19 related medical leave through November 5, 2021 (more information from the DC Office of Human Rights)
- Catholic Charities Legal Network (employment) (202-350-4305) (website)
- First Shift Justice Project (employment rights for pregnant women and new parents) (202-241-0897) (website)
- Legal Aid Society of the District of Columbia (unemployment) (202-628-1161) (website)
- Metro Washington Council AFL-CIO's Claimant Advocacy Program (no income limit for assistance, unemployment only) (202-974-8150) (website)
- Neighborhood Legal Services Program (unemployment and employment rights/barriers) (202) 832-6577 (website)
- Washington Lawyers’ Committee Workers Rights Clinic (unemployment and employment rights) (202-319-1000, ext. 118 for English, ext. 123 for Spanish) (website)
- Workers who believe their paid sick leave or other rights are being violated can also contact the DC Office of the Attorney General by calling 202-442-9828.
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