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DC Code § 32-531.13 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 32 - Labor|Chapter 5 - Leave from Work|Subchapter III - Employee Sick Leave|§ 32-531.13. Rules

The Mayor, pursuant to subchapter I of Chapter 5 of Title 2, may issue rules to implement the provisions of this subchapter. If rules are promulgated, the Mayor shall submit the proposed rules to the Council for a 30-day period of review, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, legal holidays, and days of Council recess. If the Council does not approve or disapprove the proposed rules, in whole or in part, by resolution, within this 30-day review period, the proposed rules shall be deemed approved.  (May 13, 2008, D.C. Law 17-152, § 14, 55 DCR 3452; Feb. 22, 2014, D.C. Law 20-89, § 2(h), 61 DCR 317.)  Prior Codifications 2001 Ed., § 32-131.13. Effect of Amendments The 2014 amendment by D.C. Law 20-89 deleted “within 60 days after May 13, 2008” from the end of the first sentence. Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 days) repeal of D.C. Law 20-157, § 7, see § 4 of the Wage Theft Prevention Correction and Clarification Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2016 (D.C. Act 21-293, Jan. 27, 2016, 63 DCR 1215). For temporary (90 days) repeal of D.C. Law 20-157, § 7, see § 4 of the Wage Theft Prevention Correction and Clarification Emergency Amendment Act of 2015 (D.C. Act 21-188, Oct. 27, 2015, 62 DCR 14224). For temporary (90 days) repeal of D.C. Law 20-89, § 3, see § 7003 of the Fiscal Year 2015 Budget Support Second Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2014 (D.C. Act 20-566, January 9, 2015, 62 DCR 884). For temporary (90 days) repeal of D.C. Law 20-89, § 3, see § 7003 of the Fiscal Year 2015 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2014 (D.C. Act 20-449, October 10, 2014, 61 DCR 10915, 20 STAT 4188). For temporary (90 days) repeal of D.C. Law 20-89, § 3, see § 7003 of the Fiscal Year 2015 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2014 (D.C. Act 20-377, July 14, 2014, 61 DCR 7598, 20 STAT 3696). Temporary Legislation For temporary (225 days) repeal of D.C. Law 20-157, § 7, see § 4 of the Wage Theft Prevention Correction and Clarification Temporary Amendment Act of 2015 (D.C. Law 21-57, Jan. 30, 2016, 62 DCR 15602). Editor's Notes Applicability of D.C. Law 20-157: Section 7 of D.C. Law 20-157 provided that the act shall apply as of October 1, 2014, and that the act shall apply to violations occurring after October 1, 2014. Section 3 of D.C. Law 20-89 was repealed by D.C. Law 20-155, § 7003, effective Feb. 26, 2015. Applicability of D.C. Law 20-89: Section 3 of D.C. Law 20-89 provided that the act shall apply upon the inclusion of its fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan, as certified by the Chief Financial Officer to the Budget Director of the Council in a certification published by the Council in the District of Columbia Register. Delegation of Authority Delegation of Rule Making Authority to the Director of the Department of Employment Services pursuant to D.C. Law 17-152, the Accrued Sick Leave and Safe Leave Act of 2008, see Mayor’s Order 2008-153, November 6, 2008 (55 DCR 12534).
DC Code § 32-531.14 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 32 - Labor|Chapter 5 - Leave from Work|Subchapter III - Employee Sick Leave|§ 32-531.14. Hardship exemption

The Mayor shall exempt, by rule, businesses that can prove hardship as a result of this subchapter. The Mayor shall submit the proposed hardship exemption rules to the Council for a 45-day period of review, excluding Saturdays, Sunday, legal holidays, and days of Council recess. If the Council does not approve or disapprove the proposed rules, in whole or in part, by resolution, within the 45-day review period, the proposed rules shall be deemed disapproved.  (May 13, 2008, D.C. Law 17-152, § 15, 55 DCR 3452.)  Prior Codifications 2001 Ed., § 32-131.14.
DC Code § 32-531.15a (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 32 - Labor|Chapter 5 - Leave from Work|Subchapter III - Employee Sick Leave|§ 32-531.15a. Public education and outreach

(a) The Department of Employment Services shall develop and implement a multilingual outreach program to inform employees of the availability of paid leave under this chapter. (b) The program shall include the distribution of notices and other written materials in English and in other languages to all childcare and elder care providers, domestic violence shelters, schools, hospitals, community health centers, and other health care providers within the District.  (May 13, 2008, D.C. Law 17-152, § 16a; as added Feb. 22, 2014, D.C. Law 20-89, § 2(j), 61 DCR 317.)  Prior Codifications 2001 Ed., § 32-131.15a. Effect of Amendments The 2014 amendment by D.C. Law 20-89 added this section. Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 days) repeal of D.C. Law 20-157, § 7, see § 4 of the Wage Theft Prevention Correction and Clarification Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2016 (D.C. Act 21-293, Jan. 27, 2016, 63 DCR 1215). For temporary (90 days) repeal of D.C. Law 20-157, § 7, see § 4 of the Wage Theft Prevention Correction and Clarification Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2016 (D.C. Act 21-293, Jan. 27, 2016, 63 DCR 1215). For temporary (90 days) repeal of D.C. Law 20-157, § 7, see § 4 of the Wage Theft Prevention Correction and Clarification Emergency Ameendment Act of 2015 (D.C. Act 21-188, Oct. 27, 2015, 62 DCR 14224). For temporary (90 days) repeal of D.C. Law 20-89, § 3, see § 7003 of the Fiscal Year 2015 Budget Support Second Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2014 (D.C. Act 20-566, January 9, 2015, 62 DCR 884). For temporary (90 days) repeal of D.C. Law 20-89, § 3, see § 7003 of the Fiscal Year 2015 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2014 (D.C. Act 20-449, October 10, 2014, 61 DCR 10915, 20 STAT 4188). For temporary (90 days) repeal of D.C. Law 20-89, § 3, see § 7003 of the Fiscal Year 2015 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2014 (D.C. Act 20-377, July 14, 2014, 61 DCR 7598, 20 STAT 3696). Temporary Legislation For temporary (225 days) repeal of D.C. Law 20-157, § 7, see § 4 of the Wage Theft Prevention Correction and Clarification Temporary Amendment Act of 2015 (D.C. Law 21-57, Jan. 30, 2016, 62 DCR 15602). Editor's Notes Section 3 of D.C. Law 20-89 was repealed by D.C. Law 20-155, § 7003, effective Feb. 26, 2015. Applicability of D.C. Law 20-157: Section 7 of D.C. Law 20-157 provided that the act shall apply as of October 1, 2014, and that the act shall apply to violations occurring after October 1, 2014. Applicability of D.C. Law 20-89: Section 3 of D.C. Law 20-89 provided that the act shall apply upon the inclusion of its fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan, as certified by the Chief Financial Officer to the Budget Director of the Council in a certification published by the Council in the District of Columbia Register.
DC Code § 32-531.16 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 32 - Labor|Chapter 5 - Leave from Work|Subchapter III - Employee Sick Leave|§ 32-531.16. Applicability

(a) This subchapter shall apply 6 months after May 13, 2008. (b) In the case of a collective bargaining agreement in effect on the effective date set forth in subsection (a) of this section, this subchapter shall apply on the earlier of the date of the termination of the agreement or the date that occurs 18 months after the effective date set forth in subsection (a) of this section.  (May 13, 2008, D.C. Law 17-152, § 17, 55 DCR 3452.)  Prior Codifications 2001 Ed., § 32-131.16.
DC Code § 32-531.17 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 32 - Labor|Chapter 5 - Leave from Work|Subchapter III - Employee Sick Leave|§ 32-531.17. Appropriations contingency. [Repealed]

Repealed.  (May 13, 2008, D.C. Law 17-152, § 18, 55 DCR 3452; Aug. 16, 2008, D.C. Law 17-219, § 7095, 55 DCR 7598.)  Prior Codifications 2001 Ed., § 32-131.17.
DC Code § 32-541.02 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 32 - Labor|Chapter 5 - Leave from Work|Subchapter IV - Universal Paid Leave|§ 32-541.02. Establishment of a paid-leave program; rules

 *NOTE: This section has been amended by emergency legislation with identical permanent legislation that will become effective in January, 2022.*  (a) The Mayor shall establish a paid-leave program to administer the paid-leave benefits provided for in this subchapter. (b)(1) Within 180 days after April 7, 2017, the Mayor, pursuant to subchapter I of Chapter 5 of Title 2, shall issue rules to implement the provisions of this act. (2) The proposed rules shall be submitted to the Council for a 45-day period of review, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, holidays, and days of Council recess. If the Council does not approve or disapprove the proposed rules, in whole or in part, by resolution within the 45-day period, the proposed rules shall be deemed approved. (c) Within 30 days after October 1, 2021, or after any expansion of benefits or change to the employer contribution rate pursuant to section 104a(c), the Mayor, pursuant to subchapter I of Chapter 5 of Title 2, shall issue rules, which may include the issuance of emergency rules, to implement the provisions of this act.  (Apr. 7, 2017, D.C. Law 21-264, § 102, 64 DCR 2121; Aug. 23, 2021, D.C. Act 24-159, § 4062(b), 68 DCR 008602.)  Applicability Section 7034 of D.C. Law 22-33 repealed § 301 of D.C. Law 21-264. Therefore the changes made to this section by D.C. Law 21-264 have been given effect.  Applicability of D.C. Law 21-264: § 301 of D.C. Law 21-264 provided that the creation of this section by § 102 of D.C. Law 21-264 is subject to the inclusion of the law’s fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore that amendment has not been implemented. Emergency Legislation  For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 4062(b) of Fiscal Year 2022 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2021 (D.C. Act 24-159, Aug. 23, 2021, 68 DCR 008602).   For temporary (90 days) repeal of § 301 of D.C. Law 21-264, see § 7034 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) repeal of § 301 of D.C. Law 21-264, see § 7034 of Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-104, July 20, 2017, 64 DCR 7032).
DC Code § 32-541.03 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 32 - Labor|Chapter 5 - Leave from Work|Subchapter IV - Universal Paid Leave|§ 32-541.03. Contributions to the Universal Paid Leave Fund

 *NOTE: This section has been amended by emergency legislation with identical permanent legislation that will become effective in January, 2022.*  (a) A covered employer shall contribute an amount equal to 0.62%, or a lower rate computed pursuant to § 32-541.04a(c)(2), of the wages of each of its covered employees to the Universal Paid Leave Fund in a manner prescribed by the Mayor. (b) A covered employer who is a self-employed individual who has opted-in to the paid-leave program established pursuant to this subchapter shall contribute an amount equal to 0.62%, or a lower rate computed pursuant to § 32-541.04a(c)(2), of his or her annual self-employment income to the Universal Paid Leave Fund in a manner prescribed by the Mayor. (c) Within 180 days after April 7, 2017, the Mayor shall provide public notice to covered employers regarding the manner in which the Mayor shall collect contributions to the Universal Paid Leave Fund. (d) By July 1, 2019, the Mayor shall begin to collect contributions to the Universal Paid Leave Fund from covered employers. (e) Upon a self-employed individual's becoming a covered employer by opting into the paid-leave program established pursuant to this subchapter, the Mayor shall provide notice to that individual regarding the manner in which contributions to the Universal Paid Leave Fund shall be collected from the individual. (f) A covered employer who fails to contribute any amount required by this section to the Universal Paid Leave Fund shall be subject to the same notice requirements, procedures, interest, penalties, and remedies set forth in § 51-104.  (Apr. 7, 2017, D.C. Law 21-264, § 103, 64 DCR 2121; Dec. 3, 2020, D.C. Law 23-149, § 2143(b), 67 DCR 10493; Aug. 23, 2021, D.C. Act 24-159, § 4062(c), 68 DCR 008602.)  Applicability Section 7034 of D.C. Law 22-33 repealed § 301 of D.C. Law 21-264. Therefore the changes made to this section by D.C. Law 21-264 have been given effect.  Applicability of D.C. Law 21-264: § 301 of D.C. Law 21-264 provided that the creation of this section by § 103 of D.C. Law 21-264 is subject to the inclusion of the law’s fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore that amendment has not been implemented. Emergency Legislation  For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 4062(c) of Fiscal Year 2022 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2021 (D.C. Act 24-159, Aug. 23, 2021, 68 DCR 008602).   For temporary (90 days) repeal of § 301 of D.C. Law 21-264, see § 7034 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) repeal of § 301 of D.C. Law 21-264, see § 7034 of Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-104, July 20, 2017, 64 DCR 7032).
DC Code § 32-541.05 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 32 - Labor|Chapter 5 - Leave from Work|Subchapter IV - Universal Paid Leave|§ 32-541.05. Self-employed individuals

(a)(1) An individual who earns self-employment income and who opts into the paid-leave program established pursuant to this subchapter shall remain continuously enrolled in the program until such time as he or she elects to opt out; provided, that an individual who earns self-employment income who has opted into the program may only opt out of the program during an open enrollment period. (2) If an individual who earns self-employment income has chosen not to opt into the paid-leave program established pursuant to this subchapter, he or she shall only be permitted to enroll, or re-enroll, in the program during an open enrollment period in a manner prescribed by the Mayor and shall make contributions to the Universal Paid Leave Fund for no less than 3 consecutive years. (b) If an individual who earns self-employment income withdraws from the paid-leave program established pursuant to this subchapter 2 or more times, he or she shall be barred from re-enrolling in the program for a period of 5 years from the date of his or her withdrawal from the program. (c) Beginning on January 1, 2020, an individual who earns self-employment income who previously opted out of or withdrew from the paid-leave program established pursuant to this subchapter shall not be eligible to receive benefits pursuant to this subchapter for the first year after enrolling or reenrolling in the program. (d)(1) If an individual who earns self-employment income does not make a timely payment required by this subchapter, the District shall notify the individual of the payment due. After notice has been given, and if payment is not received, the individual shall be disenrolled and shall not be eligible for paid-leave benefits pursuant to this subchapter. (2) An individual who has been disenrolled pursuant to this subsection may re-enroll consistent with requirements of this section following the payment of any amounts due to the District pursuant to this subchapter.  (Apr. 7, 2017, D.C. Law 21-264, § 105, 64 DCR 2121; Dec. 3, 2020, D.C. Law 23-149, § 2143(d), 67 DCR 10493.)  Applicability Section 7034 of D.C. Law 22-33 repealed § 301 of D.C. Law 21-264. Therefore the changes made to this section by D.C. Law 21-264 have been given effect.  Applicability of D.C. Law 21-264: § 301 of D.C. Law 21-264 provided that the creation of this section by § 105 of D.C. Law 21-264 is subject to the inclusion of the law’s fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore that amendment has not been implemented. Emergency Legislation  For temporary (90 days) repeal of § 301 of D.C. Law 21-264, see § 7034 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) repeal of § 301 of D.C. Law 21-264, see § 7034 of Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-104, July 20, 2017, 64 DCR 7032).
DC Code § 32-541.09 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 32 - Labor|Chapter 5 - Leave from Work|Subchapter IV - Universal Paid Leave|§ 32-541.09. Erroneous payments and disqualification for benefits

(a) An individual who intentionally makes a false statement or misrepresentation regarding a material fact, or who intentionally fails to report a material fact, to obtain a benefit under this subchapter is disqualified from receiving paid-leave benefits under this subchapter for a period of 3 years. (b) If paid-leave benefits provided for in this subchapter are paid erroneously or as a result of willful misrepresentation, or if a claim for paid-leave benefits is rejected after benefits are paid, the Mayor shall seek repayment of benefits from the recipient; provided, that the Mayor may exercise his or her discretion to waive, in whole or in part, the amount of any such payments when the recovery would be against equity and good conscience. (c)(1) If the Mayor obtains repayment of benefits from an individual who has made a willful misrepresentation or otherwise perpetrated fraud to obtain paid-leave benefits provided for in this subchapter, the Mayor shall distribute a proportional share of the recovered amount to each covered employer who paid into the Universal Paid Leave Fund on behalf of that individual during the period that he or she improperly obtained benefits. (2) For the purposes of paragraph (1) of this subsection, a covered employer's proportional share of the recovered amount shall be equal to the amount paid into the Universal Paid Leave Fund by that covered employer on behalf of the individual during the period that he or she improperly obtained benefits, expressed as a percentage of the total amount paid into the Universal Paid Leave Fund by all covered employers on behalf of the individual during the period that he or she improperly obtained benefits.  (Apr. 7, 2017, D.C. Law 21-264, § 109, 64 DCR 2121; Dec. 3, 2020, D.C. Law 23-149, § 2143(f), 67 DCR 10493.)  Applicability Section 7034 of D.C. Law 22-33 repealed § 301 of D.C. Law 21-264. Therefore the changes made to this section by D.C. Law 21-264 have been given effect.  Applicability of D.C. Law 21-264: § 301 of D.C. Law 21-264 provided that the creation of this section by § 109 of D.C. Law 21-264 is subject to the inclusion of the law’s fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore that amendment has not been implemented. Emergency Legislation  For temporary (90 days) repeal of § 301 of D.C. Law 21-264, see § 7034 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) repeal of § 301 of D.C. Law 21-264, see § 7034 of Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-104, July 20, 2017, 64 DCR 7032).
DC Code § 32-541.10 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 32 - Labor|Chapter 5 - Leave from Work|Subchapter IV - Universal Paid Leave|§ 32-541.10. Prohibited acts

(a) It shall be unlawful for any person to interfere with, restrain, or deny the exercise of or the attempt to exercise any right provided by this subchapter. (b) It shall be unlawful for an employer to retaliate in any manner against any person because the person: (1) Opposes any practice made unlawful by this subchapter; (2) Pursuant to or related to this subchapter: (A) Files or attempts to file a charge; (B) Institutes or attempts to institute a proceeding; (C) Facilitates the institution of a proceeding; or (D) Requests, applies for, or uses paid-leave benefits; or (3) Gives any information or testimony in connection with an inquiry or proceeding related to this subchapter. (c) It shall be unlawful for any individual to provide intentionally false statements in order to obtain paid-leave benefits.  (Apr. 7, 2017, D.C. Law 21-264, § 110, 64 DCR 2121.)  Applicability Section 7034 of D.C. Law 22-33 repealed § 301 of D.C. Law 21-264. Therefore the changes made to this section by D.C. Law 21-264 have been given effect.  Applicability of D.C. Law 21-264: § 301 of D.C. Law 21-264 provided that the creation of this section by § 110 of D.C. Law 21-264 is subject to the inclusion of the law’s fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore that amendment has not been implemented. Emergency Legislation  For temporary (90 days) repeal of § 301 of D.C. Law 21-264, see § 7034 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) repeal of § 301 of D.C. Law 21-264, see § 7034 of Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-104, July 20, 2017, 64 DCR 7032).
DC Code § 32-541.11 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 32 - Labor|Chapter 5 - Leave from Work|Subchapter IV - Universal Paid Leave|§ 32-541.11. Investigative authority

(a) An employer shall develop, maintain, and make available to the Mayor records regarding the employer's activities related to this subchapter that the Mayor may prescribe by rule. (b) To ensure compliance with the provisions of this subchapter, the Mayor, consistent with constitutional guidelines, may: (1) Investigate and gather data regarding any wage, hour, condition, or practice of employment related to this subchapter; and (2) Enter or inspect any place of employment or record required by this subchapter after written notice has been given. (c) For the purpose of any investigation provided for in this section, the Mayor may exercise the subpoena authority provided in § 1-301.21.  (Apr. 7, 2017, D.C. Law 21-264, § 111, 64 DCR 2121.)  Applicability Section 7034 of D.C. Law 22-33 repealed § 301 of D.C. Law 21-264. Therefore the changes made to this section by D.C. Law 21-264 have been given effect.  Applicability of D.C. Law 21-264: § 301 of D.C. Law 21-264 provided that the creation of this section by § 111 of D.C. Law 21-264 is subject to the inclusion of the law’s fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore that amendment has not been implemented. Emergency Legislation  For temporary (90 days) repeal of § 301 of D.C. Law 21-264, see § 7034 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) repeal of § 301 of D.C. Law 21-264, see § 7034 of Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-104, July 20, 2017, 64 DCR 7032).