Dec 18 | Unemployment Info Session: Navigating PEUC and Multi-State Wage Issues

Struggling to extend your unemployment benefits?

FREE EVENTThe Advoc8teDecember 17, 2020DOES, DC UNEMPLOYMENTComment

💵 $1,200 One-Time Payment to DC residents getting PUA as of Nov 30th!

Some good news coming from Mayor Bowser and DOES!

GOVERNMENT PROGRAMSThe Advoc8teDecember 7, 2020DOES, unemploymentComment

Nov 19 | Info session for DC Paid Family Leave Benefits

All are encouraged to attend, especially self-employed professionals!

FREE EVENTThe Advoc8teNovember 19, 2020DOESComment

Nov 19 | Info session for DC Paid Family Leave Benefits

All are encouraged to attend, especially self-employed professionals!

FREE EVENTThe Advoc8teNovember 18, 2020DOESComment

As of July 1st, DC Minimum Wage is now $15/hour

The base minimum wage for tipped employees will increase from $4.45 per hour to $5.00.

RESOURCESThe Advoc8teJuly 1, 2020DOESComment

What you need to know about DC Unemployment Benefits under the Federal CARES Act

The answers to your benefit questions all in one place.

RESOURCESThe Advoc8teJune 1, 2020DOES, unemploymentComment

"Why am I only getting $179/week in Pandemic Unemployment Assistance?" (Copy)

Another nugget of helpful information from At-Large Councilmember Elissa Silverman, who, by the way, has been volunteering at DOES to help reduce the backlog.

RESOURCESThe Advoc8teMay 16, 2020DOES, CM SILVERMAN, unemploymentComment

Employers can now apply for the DOES Shared Work Unemployment Insurance Program

“…a voluntary program that provides an alternative to layoffs for employers confronted with a temporary decline in business.”

JOBS, RESOURCESThe Advoc8teMay 15, 2020DOES, HELP WANTEDComment

"Why am I only getting $179/week in Pandemic Unemployment Assistance?"

Another nugget of helpful information from At-Large Councilmember Elissa Silverman, who, by the way, has been volunteering at DOES to help reduce the backlog.

RESOURCESThe Advoc8teMay 13, 2020DOES, CM SILVERMAN, unemploymentComment

"Why am I only getting $179/week in Pandemic Unemployment Assistance?"

Another nugget of helpful information from At-Large Councilmember Elissa Silverman, who, by the way, has been volunteering at DOES to help reduce the backlog.

RESOURCESThe Advoc8teMay 7, 2020DOES, CM SILVERMAN, unemploymentComment

Employers can now apply for the DOES Shared Work Unemployment Insurance Program

“…a voluntary program that provides an alternative to layoffs for employers confronted with a temporary decline in business. Employers can begin applying for the program on April 20, 2020.”

JOBS, RESOURCESThe Advoc8teMay 6, 2020DOES, HELP WANTEDComment

This is the latest info I have about applying for unemployment insurance, even for gig workers

Okay the application for 1099 filers is open but there are some glitches. Just so you know.

RESOURCES, GOVERNMENT PROGRAMSThe Advoc8teApril 26, 2020DOESComment

Pretty much everything you need to know about getting DC Unemployment Benefits

And just a reminder for independent contractors and gig workers, you still can’t apply until April 28th at the earliest.

RESOURCES, JOBSThe Advoc8teApril 22, 2020DOESComment

Employers can now apply for the DOES Shared Work Unemployment Insurance Program

“…a voluntary program that provides an alternative to layoffs for employers confronted with a temporary decline in business. Employers can begin applying for the program on April 20, 2020.”

JOBS, RESOURCESThe Advoc8teApril 22, 2020DOES, HELP WANTEDComment

Independent contractors and gig workers won't be able to apply for unemployment benefits until April 28th

If you are an independent contractor or gig worker and you want to be notified of when you can apply for Pandemic Unemployment Assistance send an email to pua@dc.gov.

RESOURCESThe Advoc8teApril 14, 2020DOES, unemploymentComment

Feb 27 + 28 | DC Department of Employment Services hosts info sessions on FREE job training programs

DOES invites you to attend a Special Programs information session to learn more about occupational skills training opportunities that are being offered to start in March 2020.

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Feb 27 + 28 | DC Department of Employment Services hosts info sessions on FREE job training programs

DOES invites you to attend a Special Programs information session to learn more about occupational skills training opportunities that are being offered to start in March 2020.

JOB TRAININGThe Advoc8teFebruary 26, 2020DOESComment