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DC Code § 32-411 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 32 - Labor|Chapter 4 - Employment Services Licensing and Regulation|§ 32-411. Powers of Mayor as to witnesses

(a) The Mayor, in the performance of any duty or the execution of any power prescribed by this chapter, may administer oaths or affirmations, certify official acts, take and cause to be taken depositions of witnesses, issue subpoenas, and compel the attendance of witnesses and production of books, papers, documents, records, and testimony. (b) In case of failure of any person to comply with a lawful subpoena or of the refusal of any witness to produce evidence or to testify to any matter about which he or she may be lawfully interrogated, the Superior Court of the District of Columbia, upon the application of the Mayor or the Mayor’s designee, may compel obedience by proceedings for contempt.  (Mar. 13, 1985, D.C. Law 5-136, § 12, 31 DCR 5727.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 36-1011.
DC Code § 32-413 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 32 - Labor|Chapter 4 - Employment Services Licensing and Regulation|§ 32-413. Mediation or arbitration of disputes

Upon receipt of a complaint against an employment agency, employment counseling service, employer-paid personnel service, job listing service, or employment counselor, the Mayor may seek to mediate the dispute or arrange for arbitration by an impartial arbitrator or panel of arbitrators.  (Mar. 13, 1985, D.C. Law 5-136, § 14, 31 DCR 5727.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 36-1013.
DC Code § 32-414 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 32 - Labor|Chapter 4 - Employment Services Licensing and Regulation|§ 32-414. Penalties

(a) Any individual, partnership, association, corporation, contractor, or subcontractor who opens, operates, or maintains an employment agency, employment counseling service, employer-paid personnel service, or job listing service, or any person acting in the capacity of an employment counselor without first obtaining a license for that purpose shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction, shall be subject to a fine not to exceed $1,000 for each day the violation occurs, or to imprisonment not to exceed 1 year, or both. (b) The Mayor may, following a hearing, revoke or suspend for a period determined by the Mayor the license of any employment agency, employment counseling service, employer-paid personnel service, job listing service, or employment counselor violating any provision of this chapter. (c) The Mayor may, following a hearing, order an employment agency, employment counseling service, employer-paid personnel service, job listing service, or employment counselor to make restitution to a complainant for losses or expenses incurred by the complainant as a result of violations of this chapter by the employment agency, employment counseling service, employer-paid personnel service, job listing service or employment counselor. (d) The Mayor may, following a hearing, impose a fine of not less than $100 or more than $1,000 against any employment agency, employment counseling service, employer-paid personnel service, or job listing service found in violation of any provision of this chapter. The fine may be imposed for each violation. (e) The Mayor may, following a hearing, impose a fine of not less than $25 or more than $500 against any employment counselor found in violation of any provision of this chapter. The fine may be imposed for each violation. (f) Any employment agency, employment counseling service, employer-paid personnel service, job listing service, or employment counselor aggrieved by any order of the Mayor imposing fines, ordering restitution, or suspending or revoking a license may obtain a review thereof in the District of Columbia Court of Appeals pursuant to § 2-510. (g) Civil fines, penalties, and fees may be imposed as alternative sanctions for any infraction of the provisions of this chapter, or the rules or regulations issued under the authority of this chapter, pursuant to Chapter 18 of Title 2. Adjudication of any infractions shall be pursuant to Chapter 18 of Title 2.  (Mar. 13, 1985, D.C. Law 5-136, § 15, 31 DCR 5727; Oct. 5, 1985, D.C. Law 6-42, § 403, 32 DCR 4450.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 36-1014. Section References This section is referenced in § 32-401.
DC Code § 32-415 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 32 - Labor|Chapter 4 - Employment Services Licensing and Regulation|§ 32-415. Rules and regulations; delegation of authority

(a) The Mayor shall issue, and may amend from time to time, rules and regulations to implement the provisions of this chapter. (b) By issuance of a Mayor’s Order, the Mayor may delegate the powers and duties assigned to the Mayor by this chapter.  (Mar. 13, 1985, D.C. Law 5-136, § 17, 31 DCR 5727.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 36-1015. Delegation of Authority Delegation of authority pursuant to Law 5-136, see Mayor’s Order 86-9, January 16, 1986.
DC Code § 32-416 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 32 - Labor|Chapter 4 - Employment Services Licensing and Regulation|§ 32-416. Exemptions

The requirements of this chapter shall not apply to: (1) Any employer who directly hires and compensates employees for the exclusive purpose of furnishing part-time or temporary help to others and does not in any way offer or attempt to place the employees in permanent jobs with any other employer; (2) Any person conducting a business which, for a fee, prepares resumes for individuals but does not provide, offer, or imply the offer of any other service related to employment; (3) Bona fide educational, religious, charitable, fraternal, and benevolent organizations in which no fee, commission, or other charge is made for services rendered other than ordinary membership dues or tuition fees; (4) Bona fide labor organizations securing or attempting to secure employment for their members; (5) Bona fide employees’ organizations securing or attempting to secure employment for their members; (6) Professional counselors whose advice and counsel to individuals concerning employment is incidental to the primary counseling services provided; or (7) Any agency or instrumentality of the United States government or the District government.  (Mar. 13, 1985, D.C. Law 5-136, § 18, 31 DCR 5727.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 36-1016.
DC Code § 32-531 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 32 - Labor|Chapter 5A - Freedom to Contract Within the Broadcast Industry|§ 32-531. Definitions. [Recodified]

Recodified as § 32-571.  (Mar. 27, 2003, D.C. Law 14-258, § 2, 50 DCR 246.)
DC Code § 32-532 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 32 - Labor|Chapter 5A - Freedom to Contract Within the Broadcast Industry|§ 32-532. Unenforceability of broadcasting industry contract provisions restricting employment after expiration of contract or termination of employment. [Recodified]

Recodified as § 32-572.  (Mar. 27, 2003, D.C. Law 14-258, § 3, 50 DCR 246.)  Section References This section is referenced in § 32-533.
DC Code § 32-533 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 32 - Labor|Chapter 5A - Freedom to Contract Within the Broadcast Industry|§ 32-533. Penalty. [Recodified]

Recodified as § 32-573.  (Mar. 27, 2003, D.C. Law 14-258, § 4, 50 DCR 246.)
DC Code § 32-571 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 32 - Labor|Chapter 5A - Freedom to Contract Within the Broadcast Industry|§ 32-571. Definitions

For the purposes of this chapter, the term “broadcasting industry employment contract” means an employment contract executed, extended, or renewed after January 1, 2003 between a person, other than a sales representative, and a legal entity that owns or operates one or more television stations or networks, one or more radio stations or networks, one or more cable stations or networks, or one or more satellite-based services similar to a broadcast station or network, or any other entity that provides broadcasting services such as news, weather, traffic, sports, or entertainment programming.  (Mar. 27, 2003, D.C. Law 14-258, § 2, 50 DCR 246.)  Prior Codifications 2001 Ed., § 32-531
DC Code § 32-572 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 32 - Labor|Chapter 5A - Freedom to Contract Within the Broadcast Industry|§ 32-572. Unenforceability of broadcasting industry contract provisions restricting employment after expiration of contract or termination of employment

A broadcasting industry employment contract provision that requires an employee or prospective employee to refrain from obtaining similar employment with another broadcasting industry employer following expiration of the contract or upon termination of employment shall be unenforceable.  (Mar. 27, 2003, D.C. Law 14-258, § 3, 50 DCR 246.)  Prior Codifications 2001 Ed., § 32-532 Section References This section is referenced in § 32-533.
DC Code § 32-573 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 32 - Labor|Chapter 5A - Freedom to Contract Within the Broadcast Industry|§ 32-573. Penalty

Any broadcasting industry employer who violates § 32-572 shall be liable for damages, attorney’s fees, and costs.  (Mar. 27, 2003, D.C. Law 14-258, § 4, 50 DCR 246.)  Prior Codifications 2001 Ed., § 32-533
DC Code § 32-603 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 32 - Labor|Chapter 6 - Government Pay Equity and Training|§ 32-603. Design and methodology of study; selection of consultants

Beginning 30 days after February 24, 1987: (1) The Commission shall determine the design and methodology of the study and any other matters concerning the conduct of the study that the Commission may consider appropriate. These specifications shall be forwarded to the Department of Administrative Services, which shall prepare and process the solicitation. A list of all respondents to the solicitation shall be forwarded to the Commission by the Department of Administrative Services. (2) A list of 5 qualified consultants, selected pursuant to competitive bidding procedures, shall be submitted to the Chairman of the Committee on Government Operations and to the Mayor by the Commission. Within 45 calendar days of receipt of the list, the Chairman of the Committee on Government Operations and the Mayor shall meet and select the consultant from the list using the alternate strike method as follows: The Mayor shall strike the 1st name, the Chair of the Committee on Government Operations shall strike the 2nd, and alternate strikes shall continue until 1 name remains.  (Feb. 24, 1987, D.C. Law 6-162, § 4, 33 DCR 6684.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 36-1103. Section References This section is referenced in § 32-604 and § 32-605.
DC Code § 32-604 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 32 - Labor|Chapter 6 - Government Pay Equity and Training|§ 32-604. Findings and recommendations of consultant

(a) In order to carry out the purposes of this chapter, the Department of Administrative Services shall provide, by contract with the consultant selected under § 32-603, for the conduct of a study and the preparation of a report by the consultant: (1) Containing the findings of the consultant pursuant to a study that explores whether there are discriminatory wage-setting practices and discriminatory wage differentials within any of the District’s position classification systems and includes a list of any positions determined as being subject to discriminatory wage-setting practices and the extent to which any discriminatory wage differentials are attributable to the practices; (2) Identifying, where applicable, alternative measures for eliminating those discriminatory practices and differentials set forth in the consultant’s findings made pursuant to paragraph (1) of this subsection, other than any measure that would result in a reduction in the rate of pay, or a cap on the rate of pay for any position, including proposals relating to the development and use of equitable job-evaluation techniques and training programs for individuals who would be responsible for implementing those measures; (3) Specifying any measures identified under paragraph (2) of this subsection that are authorized under current law and making recommendations for any legislative, Mayoral, or other action, other than any action that would result in a reduction in the rate of pay for any existing positions, which may be necessary in order to carry out the other measures identified under paragraph (2) of this subsection; and (4) Setting forth a list showing by bargaining unit, where appropriate, and by pay plan for those employees not covered by collective bargaining agreements, gender and race-dominated classes in the District Career, Educational, Executive, and Excepted Services for which there exists a discriminatory wage differential. (b) Under the contract, the consultant shall be required to: (1) Meet jointly with the Commission and the Committee on Government Operations on a regular basis in order to keep the District informed of the progress and other developments in the performance of the study and to obtain any views or recommendations from them; and (2) Submit a report of his or her findings to the Commission within 18 months after the effective date of the contract. (c) The information exchanged at the meetings held under subsection (b)(1) of this section shall be considered confidential until the final report is submitted pursuant to § 32-607.  (Feb. 24, 1987, D.C. Law 6-162, § 5, 33 DCR 6684.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 36-1104. Section References This section is referenced in § 32-607.
DC Code § 32-605 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 32 - Labor|Chapter 6 - Government Pay Equity and Training|§ 32-605. Cooperation with consultant

(a) Each agency of government shall cooperate with the consultant selected pursuant to § 32-603(2) in the conduct of the study under this chapter. Each agency shall provide any data, reports, or other information, in a timely manner, that the consultant may request in the course of the study. All information shall be kept confidential by the consultant until the final report is issued. (b) The Office of Personnel shall provide, in a timely manner, the Commission with any information that the Commission considers necessary in order to carry out its responsibilities under this chapter. All information shall be kept confidential until the final report is issued pursuant to § 32-607. (c) Nothing in this section authorizes the disclosure of any information if, or to the extent that, the disclosure would otherwise be prohibited by law. (d) The Mayor shall provide administrative support, space, and other resources needed by the Commission.  (Feb. 24, 1987, D.C. Law 6-162, § 6, 33 DCR 6684.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 36-1105.
DC Code § 32-606 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 32 - Labor|Chapter 6 - Government Pay Equity and Training|§ 32-606. Application

Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to limit any of the rights or remedies provided under 42 U.S.C. § 2000e et seq., 29 U.S.C. § 206(d) , Chapter 14 of Title 2, or any other provisions of law relating to discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.  (Feb. 24, 1987, D.C. Law 6-162, § 7, 33 DCR 6684.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 36-1106.
DC Code § 32-607 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 32 - Labor|Chapter 6 - Government Pay Equity and Training|§ 32-607. Final report

Within 180 days after receipt of the consultant’s findings, the Commission shall simultaneously submit to the Council, to the Mayor, and to the Chairman of the Committee on Government Operations its final report that shall consist of the consultant’s findings, and any written comments of individual Commission members. In the final report the Commission shall also: (1) Specify a plan including a timetable to carry out each of the consultant’s recommendations, or, in the event that the Commission does not specify a plan to carry out 1 or more of the recommendations, give reasons for not specifying a plan; (2) Collect and evaluate research findings with respect to training technology and effectiveness; (3) Identify functional areas where new or expanded training activities and apprenticeship opportunities are needed, specifically for the purpose of providing new opportunities for any groups that are found to be discriminated against based upon the findings of the consultant’s study; (4) Identify methods of improving the interagency coordination of training programs and resources and recruitment to encourage upward mobility in gender and race-dominated career areas; (5) Advise the Council and the Mayor on means of strengthening programs for training generally in the District; (6) Analyze and evaluate the skill level, criteria, and proficiency requirements for determining an employee’s eligibility for training and career advancement as a result of successful completion of training; and (7) Submit to the Council estimates of any funds necessary within each bargaining unit or pay plan for the elimination of any discriminatory wage differentials that may be found to exist for position classifications on the list established pursuant to § 32-604(a)(4).  (Feb. 24, 1987, D.C. Law 6-162, § 8, 33 DCR 6684.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 36-1107. Section References This section is referenced in § 32-604 and § 32-605.
DC Code § 32-608 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 32 - Labor|Chapter 6 - Government Pay Equity and Training|§ 32-608. Mayor’s recommendations on review of final report

The Mayor shall review the conclusions and recommendations of the final report and, within a period not to exceed 60 days, shall transmit to the Council his conclusions accompanied by any recommendations, modifications, and reasons thereof. The Council shall consider this transmittal and shall, within a period not to exceed 180 days, develop legislation, if necessary, to implement all or parts of the Commission’s final report and the Mayor’s recommendations.  (Feb. 24, 1987, D.C. Law 6-162, § 9, 33 DCR 6684.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 36-1108.
DC Code § 32-609 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 32 - Labor|Chapter 6 - Government Pay Equity and Training|§ 32-609. Funding

There is authorized out of the revenues available to the District sums necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter. The authorized amount shall not exceed $200,000.  (Feb. 24, 1987, D.C. Law 6-162, § 10, 33 DCR 6684.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 36-1109.
DC Code § 32-703 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 32 - Labor|Chapter 7 - Health Care Benefits Expansion|§ 32-703. Enforcement by civil action

Any person or employer may bring a civil action in any court of competent jurisdiction against the appropriate domestic partner(s) to recover damages as a result of: (1) A false statement in a declaration of domestic partnership or a false assertion of family membership; or (2) A failure to notify the Mayor or the employer of a change in the status of the domestic partnership or family membership.  (June 11, 1992, D.C. Law 9-114, § 4, 39 DCR 2861.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 36-1403.
DC Code § 32-704 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 32 - Labor|Chapter 7 - Health Care Benefits Expansion|§ 32-704. Domestic partnership benefits

All health care facilities, including hospitals, convalescent facilities, or other long term care facilities, shall allow a patient’s family member as defined in § 32-701(7) to visit the patient.  (June 11, 1992, D.C. Law 9-114, § 5, 39 DCR 2861.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 36-1404. Section References This section is referenced in § 32-702.
DC Code § 32-705 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 32 - Labor|Chapter 7 - Health Care Benefits Expansion|§ 32-705. District government employees — Domestic partnership and family member benefits

(a) A District government employee shall be granted sick leave when needed to care for a family member as defined in § 32-701(7), subject to the same guidelines and restrictions in § 32-502. (b) A District government employee shall be granted sick leave to care for a minor child of either domestic partner or to care for the employee’s domestic partner who is on maternity or paternity leave, subject to the same guidelines and restrictions in § 32-502. (c) A District government employee shall be granted funeral leave or annual leave when needed to make arrangements for or attend a funeral or memorial service for a family member as defined in § 32-701(7), subject to the same guidelines and restrictions in § 1-612.03(n). (d) A District government employee who is adopting or whose domestic partner is adopting a child shall be granted annual leave or leave without pay to make necessary family arrangements, subject to the same guidelines and restrictions in § 32-502.  (June 11, 1992, D.C. Law 9-114, § 6, 39 DCR 2861.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 36-1405. Section References This section is referenced in § 32-702.
DC Code § 32-706 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 32 - Labor|Chapter 7 - Health Care Benefits Expansion|§ 32-706. Optional self-financed coverage: District of Columbia Employees Health Benefits Program

District government employees enrolled in the District of Columbia Employees Health Benefits Program shall be allowed to purchase family health insurance coverage that would cover the employee’s family members as defined in § 32-701(7) in accordance with §§ 1-621.05, 1-621.06, and 1-621.07(a), (c), and (d). A domestic partner shall not simultaneously be enrolled for individual and family member coverage. The employee shall pay 25% of the cost of family health insurance coverage for the domestic partner or family members as defined in § 32-701(7), and the District government shall pay the remaining 75%.  (June 11, 1992, D.C. Law 9-114, § 7, 39 DCR 2861; April 4, 2006, D.C. Law 16-82, 53 DCR 1057.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 36-1406. Section References This section is referenced in § 32-702. Effect of Amendments D.C. Law 16-82 rewrote the section which had read as follows: “District government employees enrolled in the District of Columbia Employees Health Benefits Program shall be allowed to purchase family health insurance coverage that would cover the employee’s family members as defined in § 32-701(7) in accordance with §§ 1-621.05, 1-621.06, and 1-621.07(a), (c), and (d). A domestic partner shall not simultaneously be enrolled for individual and family member coverage. The employee shall assume the total additional cost of the family health insurance coverage for the domestic partner or family members as defined in § 32-701(7).” Editor's Notes Section 7066 of D.C. Law 17-219 repealed section 3 of D.C. Law 16-82.
DC Code § 32-707 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 32 - Labor|Chapter 7 - Health Care Benefits Expansion|§ 32-707. [Omitted.]

Omitted.
DC Code § 32-708 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 32 - Labor|Chapter 7 - Health Care Benefits Expansion|§ 32-708. Recordkeeping requirements

(a) The Mayor shall maintain adequate records of declarations of domestic partnership, termination statements, and amendments to declarations of domestic partnership and termination statements. (b) The Mayor shall report annually to the Council on the number of domestic partnerships declared and terminated, including those terminated under § 32-702 (d)(5).  (June 11, 1992, D.C. Law 9-114, § 9, 39 DCR 2861; Apr. 9, 2016, D.C. Law 21-105, § 3(c), 63 DCR 217.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 36-1407. Section References This section is referenced in § 32-702.