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District of Columbia Labor and Employment FAQs

• Q: What Services Are Provided For Dislocated Workers?
  A: Training/Retraining Classroom or vocational training Literacy and English for non­English speaking individuals Preparation for the GED exam (high school … More
• Q: When Is An Employer Liable To Pay Unemployment Insurance Taxes Under District Of Columbia Law?
  A: Generally, an employer with one or more individuals performing services within the District of Columbia is liable under the District of Columbia Unemployment … More
• Q: Are Any Types Of Employment Exempt From Coverage Under District Of Columbia Unemployment Insurance Law?
  A: The following types of employment are not covered by District of Columbia unemployment insurance law: service performed by an individual under 18 years of age as a … More
• Q: As A Sole Proprietor, Do I Need To Report My Wages And Those Of My Spouse Or My Children?
  A: No. Your wages are not covered under District of Columbia unemployment insurance law. The employment of your spouse, and/or your children under 21 years of age is … More
• Q: Our Company Is A Partnership. Do We Need To Report Our Wages?
  A: Wages and/or income of the partners do not need to be reported. If the company employs other non­partner employees, the company would be a liable employer, and the … More
• Q: Are Independent Contractors Covered Under District Of Columbia Unemployment Insurance Law?
  A: An independent contractor working as an individual is not subject to coverage under the DC unemployment insurance law. However, if an individual performing work for … More
• Q: What Is The Unemployment Insurance Tax Rate For A New Employer In The District Of Columbia?
  A: Employers who are newly liable for unemployment compensation taxes are assigned a standard tax rate equal to the average rate of contributions paid by all employers … More
• Q: How Is The Unemployment Insurance Tax Rate For Other-Than-New Employers Computed?
  A: Employers, other than those who are newly liable, are rated based on their experience in the UI program. The experience rate is designed to ensure that each employer … More
• Q: What Is Taxable Under District Of Columbia Unemployment Insurance Law?
  A: Employers who pay contributions (contributory employers) pay a tax based on their assigned tax rate and wages paid to each employee up to the taxable wage base that is … More
• Q: Can I Reimburse The Trust Fund Rather Than Contribute Taxes? Is It To My Advantage?
  A: Only employers who qualify as non­profit organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and government entities have the option of … More
• Q: What Should I Do To Register As An Employer In The District Of Columbia?
  A: District of Columbia employers are required by law to file a Combined Registration Application (FR­500) that can be completed and filed via the web or is available … More

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