DOES Unemployment Compensation Program Welcome to the DC Department of Employment Services Unemployment Compensation Program.  The District offers two ways to file for unemployment compensation – internet and telephone. We strongly encourage that customers seeking unemployment benefits do so online for quicker service. To begin the process to file for your unemployment, you will need to have the following information readily available: Your social security number Your most recent 30 day employer’s name (s), address(es), telephone number(s) and dates of employment Your Alien Registration Number if you are not a US Citizen Your DD214 if you are Ex-Military Your Standard Form 8 or Standard Form 50 if you are a former federal employee Severance Pay Information, if you did or will receive severance pay Online: File New Claims By Phone: Local (202) 724-7000 or Toll Free 1 (877) 319-7346            Effective immediately, the DC unemployment telephone lines will be open:              Monday - Friday from 8 am to 5 pm              You may be disqualified from receiving benefits in the District of Columbia for any of the following reasons: Voluntary departure from your last employer without good cause connected with the work Discharge by your last employer for gross misconduct Discharge by your last employer for misconduct other than gross misconduct Refusal to apply for, or accept, suitable work without good cause Participation in a labor dispute other than a lockout Inability to work or unavailability for work Failure to register as directed with the Job Service Failure to report as directed Failure to participate as directed in reemployment services Failure to attend a training course recommended by the Department of Employment Services Not being authorized to work, if you are not a US Citizen  A reasonable assurance of continuing employment Links to Start Your Unemployment Compensation Process File New Claims Frequently Asked Questions* Online Unemployment Applications File Weekly Claims File Extended/Emergency Claims Manage Your Account Direct Deposit Payment History View Appeals Form 1099 data My Profile Other Related Unemployment Compensation Links Frequently Asked Questions About the Additional Benefits Program (AB)* Extended Training and Education Opportunities for Unemployment Compensation Claimants* Unemployment Insurance Alert Combined Wage Claims Announcement Extension of Unemployment Benefits Claimant Eligibility Dislocated Workers Unit Taxes  Employer Tax Information   Find A Job — Visit dcnetworks.org