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DC Code § 32-1116 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 32 - Labor|Chapter 11 - Occupational Safety and Health|§ 32-1116. Judicial review and enforcement

(a) Within 60 days of the issuance of a decision or order by the Commission or the issuance of a final order of the Mayor when the Commission does not review a decision or order of the Mayor, an employer, employee, or representative of an employee, suffering a legal wrong or adversely affected or aggrieved by an order or decision of the Commission or an employer, employee, or representative of an employee adversely affected or aggrieved by a final order or decision of the Mayor when the Commission does not review a decision or order is entitled to review by the District of Columbia Court of Appeals in accordance with § 2-510. The commencement of proceedings under this subsection shall not, unless ordered by the court, operate as a stay of the order of the Commission or the final order of the Mayor when the Commission does not review a decision or order. (b) If no appeal is taken as prescribed in subsection (a), upon the conclusion of judicial appellate proceeding where a stay has not been granted to the Commission, when the Mayor is upheld by the court when the Commission does review a decision or order, upon the final order of the Mayor when the Commission does review a final decision or order of the Mayor, or when a citation is not contested, the Mayor may apply to the Superior Court to enforce any abatement requirement prescribed. Failure to comply with the abatement order may be punished by the court as contempt. In a contempt proceeding the court may assess the penalties provided in § 32-1120 in addition to other available remedies. (c) When a penalty has been assessed or imposed by the Mayor under § 32-1115 but not paid and no timely appeal is taken by an affected party under subsection (a) of this section, upon the conclusion of judicial appellate proceedings in which the Commission or the final order of the Mayor, when the Commission does review the decision or order, is upheld, or where a citation is not contested, the Mayor may file a certified copy of the final order with the Superior Court. Upon notice to the parties, as prescribed by rules issued pursuant to this chapter, the court shall enter judgment. The judgment and all proceedings in relation to it shall have the same effect as a judgment entered in a civil action in the Superior Court.  (Mar. 16, 1989, D.C. Law 7-186, § 17, 35 DCR 8250.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 36-1216. Section References This section is referenced in § 32-1122. Editor's Notes Section effective: Section 26 (a) of D.C. Law 7-186 (§ 32-1124(a)) provided that §§ 36-1202, 36-1203, 36-1205 to 36-1223 (§§ 32-1102, 32-1103, 32-1105 to 32-1123, 2001 Ed.), and the repeal of subchapter II of Chapter 2 of Title 36 (Chapter 8 of Title 32, 2001 Ed.) shall apply 2 years after approval of the plan by the Secretary.
DC Code § 32-1117 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 32 - Labor|Chapter 11 - Occupational Safety and Health|§ 32-1117. Nondiscrimination

(a) No person shall discharge or discriminate against an employee because an employee has filed a complaint, instituted or caused to be instituted a proceeding pursuant to this chapter, testified or is about to testify in a proceeding, exercised a right afforded by this chapter on behalf of the employee or others, or performed any duty pursuant to this chapter. (b) An employee who believes that he or she has been discharged or otherwise discriminated against in violation of subsection (a) of this section may, within 60 days after the violation, file a complaint with the Commission alleging discrimination. Upon receipt of the complaint, the Chairperson of the Commission shall order an investigation and provide an opportunity for the parties to present evidence to the Commission. If the Commission determines that subsection (a) of this section has been violated, the Commission shall issue a decision and order requiring the person who committed the violation to take necessary and appropriate affirmative action to abate the violation, including rehiring or reinstating the employee to his or her former position with back pay. (c) Within 90 days of the receipt of a complaint filed under this section, the Commission shall notify the complainant of the determination of the Commission pursuant to subsection (b) of this section. (d) An employer or employee aggrieved by a decision rendered by the Commission pursuant to this action is entitled to review by the District of Columbia Court of Appeals in accordance with § 2-510. (e) No employee shall be discharged or otherwise disciplined for refusal to perform work that the employee believes creates a dangerous situation that could cause harm to the physical health or threatens the safety of the employee or another employee, for which the employee is inadequately trained, or under conditions which are in violation of the health and safety rules of the District or federal health and safety or environmental laws.  (Mar. 16, 1989, D.C. Law 7-186, § 18, 35 DCR 8250.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 36-1217. Section References This section is referenced in § 32-1106 and § 32-1107. Editor's Notes Section effective: Section 26 (a) of D.C. Law 7-186 (§ 32-1124(a)) provided that §§ 36-1202, 36-1203, 36-1205 to 36-1223 (§§ 32-1102, 32-1103, 32-1105 to 32-1123, 2001 Ed.), and the repeal of subchapter II of Chapter 2 of Title 36 (Chapter 8 of Title 32, 2001 Ed.) shall apply 2 years after approval of the plan by the Secretary.
DC Code § 32-1118 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 32 - Labor|Chapter 11 - Occupational Safety and Health|§ 32-1118. Procedures to counteract imminent danger

(a) The Superior Court shall, upon petition of the Mayor, restrain or enjoin conditions or practices in any place of employment which are a danger and could reasonably be expected to cause death or serious physical harm either immediately or before the imminence of danger can be eliminated through enforcement procedures otherwise provided for by this chapter. The court may require steps to be taken to avoid, correct, or remove the imminent danger. The court may prohibit the employment or presence of an individual in locations or under conditions where imminent danger exists, except individuals whose presence is necessary to avoid, correct, or remove the imminent danger, or to maintain operation, resume normal operations without a complete cessation of operations, or to permit the cessation of operations to be accomplished in a safe and orderly manner when cessation of operations is necessary. (b) Upon the filing of a petition, the Superior Court may grant permanent injunctive relief or a temporary restraining order pending the outcome of an enforcement proceeding instituted pursuant to this chapter. No temporary restraining order issued without notice shall be effective for more than 5 days. (c) The Mayor shall, immediately upon concluding that conditions or practices described in subsection (a) of this section exist in a place of employment, inform the affected employees and employers of the danger and that relief is being sought. (d) If the Mayor arbitrarily or capriciously fails to seek relief under this section, an employee or employee representative who may be injured by reason of the failure may seek a writ of mandamus in the Superior Court to compel the Mayor to seek an order of relief and any further relief that may be appropriate.  (Mar. 16, 1989, D.C. Law 7-186, § 19, 35 DCR 8250.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 36-1218. Editor's Notes Section effective: Section 26 (a) of D.C. Law 7-186 (§ 32-1124(a)) provided that §§ 36-1202, 36-1203, 36-1205 to 36-1223 (§§ 32-1102, 32-1103, 32-1105 to 32-1123, 2001 Ed.), and the repeal of subchapter II of Chapter 2 of Title 36 (Chapter 8 of Title 32, 2001 Ed.) shall apply 2 years after approval of the plan by the Secretary.
DC Code § 32-1119 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 32 - Labor|Chapter 11 - Occupational Safety and Health|§ 32-1119. Confidentiality of trade secrets

All information reported to or otherwise obtained by the Mayor or the Commission in connection with an inspection, investigation, or proceeding under this chapter which contains or which might reveal a trade secret, shall be considered confidential, except that information may be disclosed to other officers or employees when necessary to administer or enforce this chapter. The Mayor, Commission, or court shall issue orders to protect the confidentiality of trade secrets.  (Mar. 16, 1989, D.C. Law 7-186, § 20, 35 DCR 8250.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 36-1219. Editor's Notes Section effective: Section 26 (a) of D.C. Law 7-186 (§ 32-1124(a)) provided that §§ 36-1202, 36-1203, 36-1205 to 36-1223 (§§ 32-1102, 32-1103, 32-1105 to 32-1123, 2001 Ed.), and the repeal of subchapter II of Chapter 2 of Title 36 (Chapter 8 of Title 32, 2001 Ed.) shall apply 2 years after approval of the plan by the Secretary.
DC Code § 32-1121 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 32 - Labor|Chapter 11 - Occupational Safety and Health|§ 32-1121. Criminal penalties

(a) An employer who willfully violates a rule promulgated or order issued pursuant to § 32-1108, § 32-1109, § 32-1110, or § 32-1111 or any other rule promulgated pursuant to this chapter, and that violation causes death to an employee, the employer, shall, upon conviction, be subject to a fine of not more than $10,000, imprisonment for not more than 6 months, or both. If the conviction is for a second violation of a rule or order referenced in this section, the employer shall be fined not more than $20,000, imprisoned for not more than 1 year, or both. (b) A person who gives advance notice of an inspection to be conducted under this chapter, without authority from the Mayor, shall, upon conviction, be fined not more than $1,000, imprisoned for not more than 6 months, or both. (c) Whoever knowingly makes a false statement, representation, or certification in an application, record, report, plan, or other document filed or required to be maintained pursuant to this chapter shall, upon conviction, be fined not more than $10,000, imprisoned for not more than 6 months, or both. (d) Prosecutions brought pursuant to this section shall be in the name of the District of Columbia upon information filed in the Superior Court by the Corporation Counsel.  (Mar. 16, 1989, D.C. Law 7-186, § 22, 35 DCR 8250.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 36-1221. Section References This section is referenced in § 32-1122. Editor's Notes Section effective: Section 26 (a) of D.C. Law 7-186 (§ 32-1124(a)) provided that §§ 36-1202, 36-1203, 36-1205 to 36-1223 (§§ 32-1102, 32-1103, 32-1105 to 32-1123, 2001 Ed.), and the repeal of subchapter II of Chapter 2 of Title 36 (Chapter 8 of Title 32, 2001 Ed.) shall apply 2 years after approval of the plan by the Secretary.
DC Code § 32-1123 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 32 - Labor|Chapter 11 - Occupational Safety and Health|§ 32-1123. Establishment of Office of Occupational Safety and Health; promulgation of rules and regulations

Upon approval of the plan by the Secretary, the Mayor shall have 2 years to establish the Office of Occupational Safety and Health and to promulgate rules to carry out the provisions of this chapter. Nothing in this chapter shall affect any requirements imposed upon the Mayor by the subchapter I of Chapter 5 of Title 2.  (Mar. 16, 1989, D.C. Law 7-186, § 24, 35 DCR 8250.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 36-1223. Editor's Notes Section effective: Section 26 (a) of D.C. Law 7-186 (§ 32-1124(a)) provided that §§ 36-1202, 36-1203, 36-1205 to 36-1223 (§§ 32-1102, 32-1103, 32-1105 to 32-1123, 2001 Ed.), and the repeal of subchapter II of Chapter 2 of Title 36 (Chapter 8 of Title 32, 2001 Ed.) shall apply 2 years after approval of the plan by the Secretary. Delegation of Authority Delegation of authority pursuant to D.C. Law 7-186, the “District of Columbia Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1988”, see Mayor’s Order 89-121, May 31, 1989.
DC Code § 32-1124 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 32 - Labor|Chapter 11 - Occupational Safety and Health|§ 32-1124. Applicability

(a) Sections 32-1102, 32-1103, 32-1105 through 32-1123, and the repeal of Subchapter I of Chapter 8 of Title 32 shall apply 2 years after approval of the plan by the Secretary. (b) Rules and standards adopted pursuant to any act repealed or superseded by this chapter shall remain in effect following March 16, 1989, unless replaced or repealed by rules and standards promulgated under this chapter. (c) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to supercede or in any manner affect any worker’s compensation law or to enlarge or diminish the common law or statutory rights, duties, or liabilities of employers and employees with respect to any injury, disease, or death of an employee arising from or in the course of employment.  (Mar. 16, 1989, D.C. Law 7-186, § 26, 35 DCR 8250.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 36-1224.
DC Code § 32-1131.01 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 32 - Labor|Chapter 11A - Prohibition Against Assisting Certain Employment of Perpetrators of Child Sexual Offenses|§ 32-1131.01. Definitions

For the purposes of this chapter, the term: (1) "Assist" does not include the routine transmission of administrative and personnel files; provided, that the requirements of reporting conduct are followed in accordance with § 4-1321.02. (2) "Child development facility" shall have the same meaning as provided in § 7-2031(3). (3) "Covered employee" means an employee of the District government or an employee, contractor, or agent of a school or child development facility. (4) "Minor" means an individual who has not yet attained 18 years of age. (5) "School" means a public, public charter, independent, private, or parochial school organized or authorized to operate under the laws of the District that offers instruction at any level or grade from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. (6) "Sexual abuse" shall have the same meaning as provided in § 22-3020.51(4). (7) "Sexual misconduct" means verbal, nonverbal, written or electronic communication, or any other act directed toward or with a minor or student that is designed to establish a sexual relationship with a minor or student, including: (A) A sexual invitation; (B) Dating or soliciting a date; (C) Engaging in sexual dialogue; (D) Making sexually suggestive comments; (E) Describing sexual encounters; or (F) Physical exposure of a sexual or erotic nature.  (Apr. 11, 2019, D.C. Law 22-294, § 201, 66 DCR 1707.)
DC Code § 32-1131.02 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 32 - Labor|Chapter 11A - Prohibition Against Assisting Certain Employment of Perpetrators of Child Sexual Offenses|§ 32-1131.02. Prohibition against assisting certain employment of perpetrator of child sexual abuse offenses

(a) A covered employee is prohibited from assisting an employee, contractor, or agent of a school or a child development facility in obtaining a new job involving direct interaction with minors if the covered employee knows, or has probable cause to believe, that such employee, contractor, or agent engaged in sexual misconduct or sexual abuse regarding a child or student in violation of District or federal law. (b) The prohibition in subsection (a) of this section shall not apply if the information giving rise to probable cause: (1) Has been properly reported to: (A) A law enforcement agency with jurisdiction over the alleged sexual misconduct or sexual abuse; and (B) Any other appropriate authorities as required by federal or District law, including any authorities identified under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, approved June 23, 1972 (86 Stat. 373; 20 U.S.C. 1681 et seq.), and 34 C.F.R. Part 106; and (2)(A) The matter has been officially closed or the United States Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia or the Metropolitan Police Department has investigated the allegations and notified school or child development facility officials that there is insufficient information to establish probable cause that the employee, contractor, or agent engaged in sexual misconduct or sexual abuse regarding a minor or student in violation of District or federal law; (B) The employee, contractor, or agent has been charged with, and acquitted or otherwise exonerated of the alleged misconduct or abuse; or (C) The case or investigation remains open and there have been no charges filed against, or indictment of, the employee, contractor, or agent within 4 years of the date on which the information was reported to the United States Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia or the Metropolitan Police Department.  (Apr. 11, 2019, D.C. Law 22-294, § 202, 66 DCR 1707.)
DC Code § 32-1201 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 32 - Labor|Chapter 12 - Parental Leave. [Recodified]|§ 32-1201. Definitions

Recodified as § 32-521.01  (Aug. 17, 1994, D.C. Law 10-146, § 2, 41 DCR 4477; Apr. 18, 1996, D.C. Law 11-110, § 44(a), 43 DCR 530; Apr. 3, 2001, D.C. Law 13-237, § 4(a), 48 DCR 597; July 18, 2008, D.C. Law 18-33, § 5, 56 DCR 4269.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 36-1601. Section References This section is referenced in § 2-1411.03. Effect of Amendments D.C. Law 13-237 added pars. (1A) and (4). D.C. Law 18-33, in par. (2)(E), substituted “married to, or in a domestic partnership with,” for “married to”; and added par. (5). Cross References Complaints of violations, enforcement, see § 2-1411.03. Emergency Legislation For temporary (90-day) amendment of section, see § 4(a) of the District of Columbia Emancipation Day Emergency Amendment Act of 2000 (D.C. Act 13-307, April 7, 2000, 47 DCR 2710). For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 4(a) of District of Columbia Emancipation Day Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2001 (D.C. Act 14-20, March 16, 2001, 48 DCR 2699). Temporary Legislation For temporary (225 day) amendment of section, see § 4(a) of District of Columbia Emancipation Day Temporary Act of 2000 (D.C. Law 13-152, July 18, 2000, law notification 47 DCR 6102). Delegation of Authority Delegation of authority pursuant to D.C. Law 10-146, the “D.C. Parental Leave Act of 1994”, see Mayor’s Order 95-66, May 2, 1995. Resolutions Resolution 14-409, the “Council Emancipation Day Delegation Emergency Resolution of 2002”, was approved effective April 9, 2002.
DC Code § 32-1202 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 32 - Labor|Chapter 12 - Parental Leave. [Recodified]|§ 32-1202. Amount of leave; denial; form; notice

Recodified as § 32-521.02  (Aug. 17, 1994, D.C. Law 10-146, § 3, 41 DCR 4477; Apr. 3, 2001, D.C. Law 13-237, § 4(b), 48 DCR 597.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 36-1602. Section References This section is referenced in § 32-1203. Effect of Amendments D.C. Law 13-237 rewrote the section which had read: “(a) Except as provided in this section, an employee who is a parent shall be entitled to a total of 24 hours leave during any 12 month period to attend or participate in school-related events for his or her child. “(b) An employer may deny the leave provided by subsection (a) of this section only if the granting of leave would disrupt the employer’s business and make the achievement of production or service delivery unusually difficult. “(c) The leave provided by this section may consist of unpaid leave unless the parent elects to use any paid family, vacation, personal, compensatory, or leave bank leave that has been provided by the employer. “(d) Any employee shall notify the employer of the desire for leave to attend a school-related event at least 10 calendar days prior to the event, unless the need to attend the school-related event cannot be reasonably foreseen.” Emergency Legislation For temporary (90-day) authorization of legislative findings, see § 2 of the District of Columbia Emancipation Day Emergency Amendment Act of 2000 (D.C. Act 13-307, April 7, 2000, 47 DCR 2710). For temporary (90-day) amendment of section, see § 4(b) of the District of Columbia Emancipation Day Emergency Amendment Act of 2000 (D.C. Act 13-307, April 7, 2000, 47 DCR 2710). For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 4(b) of District of Columbia Emancipation Day Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2001 (D.C. Act 14-20, March 16, 2001, 48 DCR 2699). Temporary Legislation For temporary (225 day) amendment of section, see §§ 2, 4(a) of District of Columbia Emancipation Day Temporary Act of 2000 (D.C. Law 13-152, July 18, 2000, law notification 47 DCR 6102).
DC Code § 32-1203 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 32 - Labor|Chapter 12 - Parental Leave. [Recodified]|§ 32-1203. Effect of leave on employment benefits or seniority

Recodified as § 32-521.03  (Aug. 17, 1994, D.C. Law 10-146, § 4, 41 DCR 4477.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 36-1603.
DC Code § 32-1204 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 32 - Labor|Chapter 12 - Parental Leave. [Recodified]|§ 32-1204. Administrative enforcement procedure; relief

Recodified as § 32-521.04  (Aug. 17, 1994, D.C. Law 10-146, § 5, 41 DCR 4477; Apr. 18, 1996, D.C. Law 11-110, § 44(b), 43 DCR 530.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 36-1604. Section References This section is referenced in § 32-1205.
DC Code § 32-1205 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 32 - Labor|Chapter 12 - Parental Leave. [Recodified]|§ 32-1205. Enforcement by civil action

Recodified as § 32-521.05  (Aug. 17, 1994, D.C. Law 10-146, § 6, 41 DCR 4477.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 36-1605. Section References This section is referenced in § 32-1204.
DC Code § 32-1206 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 32 - Labor|Chapter 12 - Parental Leave. [Recodified]|§ 32-1206. Notice

Recodified as § 32-521.06  (Aug. 17, 1994, D.C. Law 10-146, § 7, 41 DCR 4477.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 36-1606.
DC Code § 32-1231.01 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 32 - Labor|Chapter 12A - Reasonable Accommodations for Pregnant and Nursing Workers|§ 32-1231.01. Definitions

For the purposes of this chapter, the term: (1) "OHR" means the Office of Human Rights. (2) “Reasonable accommodation” means an accommodation that does not cause undue hardship in the operation of the employer's business that an employer can make for an employee whose ability to perform the functions of the employee's job are affected by pregnancy, childbirth, a related medical condition, or breastfeeding, including: (A) More frequent or longer breaks; (B) Time off to recover from childbirth; (C) The acquisition or modification of equipment or seating; (D) The temporary transfer to a less strenuous or hazardous position or other job restructuring such as providing light duty or a modified work schedule; (E) Having the employee refrain from heavy lifting; (F) Relocating the employee's work area; (G) Providing private non-bathroom space for expressing breast milk; or (H) Time off due to pre-birth complications. (3) “Undue hardship” means any action that requires significant difficulty in the operation of the employer's business or significant expense on the behalf of the employer when considered in relation to factors such as the size of the business, its financial resources, and the nature and structure of its operation.  (Mar. 3, 2015, D.C. Law 20-168, § 2, 61 DCR 11368; Oct. 8, 2016, D.C. Law 21-160, § 2082(a), 63 DCR 10775; Dec. 13, 2017, D.C. Law 22-33, § 2282(a), 64 DCR 7652.)  Emergency Legislation  For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 2282(a) of Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-167, Oct. 24, 2017, 64 DCR 10802).   For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 2282(a) of Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-104, July 20, 2017, 64 DCR 7032).  For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 2(a) of the Protecting Pregnant Workers Fairness Emergency Amendment Act of 2016 (D.C. Act 21-314, Feb. 18, 2016, 63 DCR 2199). Temporary Legislation For temporary (225 days) amendment of section, see § 2(a) of the Protecting Pregnant Workers Fairness Temporary Amendment Act of 2016 D.C. Law 21-103, April 20, 2016, 63 DCR 3654, 20 DCSTAT 3147).