The District of Columbia
Department of Employment Services
DOES Employer Self Service Portal
ESSP Wage File Format
1. Where can I access the ESSP wage file format specification?
Click here
to download the wage upload file format specification document.
ESSP Tipped Wage File Format
1. Where can I access the ESSP tipped wage file format specification?
Click here
to download the tipped wage upload file format specification document.
Employee Worksite Notice
1. What notice should be provided to my employees regarding the PFL program?
Click here
to download the Employee Worksite Notice document.
Power of Attorney (POA) form
1. Where can I access a Power of Attorney form?
Click here
to download a power of attorney form.
Help & Support
1. How do I Navigate within Self Service Portal?
2. How do I register my account?
3. How do I maintain my account?
4. How do I assign an agent?
5. How do I make payments?
6. How do I submit wages?
7. How do I submit wages annually?
8. How do I amend wages?