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DC Code § 1-623.25 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 1 - Government Organization|Chapter 6 - Merit Personnel System|Subchapter XXIII - Public Sector Workers’ Compensation|§ 1-623.25. Misbehavior at proceedings

If an individual does the following: (1) Disobeys or resists a lawful order or process in proceedings under this subchapter before the Mayor or his or her representative; or (2) misbehaves during a hearing or so near the place of hearing as to obstruct it, the Mayor or his or her representative shall certify the facts to the Superior Court of the District of Columbia. The Court, in a summary manner, shall hear the evidence as to the acts complained of and, if the evidence warrants, punish the individual in the same manner and to the same extent as for a contempt committed before the Court, or commit the individual on the same conditions as if the forbidden act has occurred with reference to the process of or in the presence of the Court.  (Mar. 3, 1979, D.C. Law 2-139, § 2325, 25 DCR 5740.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 1-624.25. 1973 Ed., § 1-353.25.
DC Code § 1-623.26 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 1 - Government Organization|Chapter 6 - Merit Personnel System|Subchapter XXIII - Public Sector Workers’ Compensation|§ 1-623.26. Subpoenas; oaths; examination of witnesses

The Mayor, on any matter within his or her jurisdiction under this subchapter, shall have the authority to: (1) Issue subpoenas for and compel the attendance of witnesses within a radius of 100 miles of the District of Columbia; (2) Administer oaths; (3) Examine witnesses; and (4) Require the production of books, papers, documents, and other evidence.  (Mar. 3, 1979, D.C. Law 2-139, § 2326, 25 DCR 5740.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 1-624.26. 1973 Ed., § 1-353.26.
DC Code § 1-623.30 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 1 - Government Organization|Chapter 6 - Merit Personnel System|Subchapter XXIII - Public Sector Workers’ Compensation|§ 1-623.30. Assignment of claim

An assignment of a claim for compensation under this subchapter is void. Compensation and claims for compensation are exempt from claims of creditors.  (Mar. 3, 1979, D.C. Law 2-139, § 2330, 25 DCR 5740.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 1-624.30. 1973 Ed., § 1-353.30.
DC Code § 1-623.31 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 1 - Government Organization|Chapter 6 - Merit Personnel System|Subchapter XXIII - Public Sector Workers’ Compensation|§ 1-623.31. Subrogation of the District of Columbia

(a)(1) If an injury or death for which compensation is payable under this subchapter is caused under circumstances creating a legal liability on a person other than the District of Columbia government to pay damages, the Mayor may require the beneficiary to do the following: (A) Assign to the District of Columbia government any right of action he or she may have to enforce the liability or any right he or she may have to share in money or other property received in satisfaction of that liability; or (B) Prosecute the action in his or her own name. (2) An employee required to appear as a party or witness in the prosecution of such an action is in an active duty status while so engaged. (b) A beneficiary who refuses to assign or prosecute an action in his or her own name when required by the Mayor is not entitled to compensation under this subchapter. (c) The Mayor may prosecute or compromise a cause of action assigned to the District of Columbia government. When the Mayor realizes on the cause of action, he or she shall deduct therefrom and place to the credit of the Employees’ Compensation Fund the amount of compensation already paid to the beneficiary and the expense of realization or collection. Any surplus shall be paid to the beneficiary and credited on future payment of compensation payable for the same injury. The beneficiary is entitled to not less than one-fifth of the net amount of a settlement or recovery remaining after the expenses thereof have been deducted.  (Mar. 3, 1979, D.C. Law 2-139, § 2331, 25 DCR 5740.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 1-624.31. 1973 Ed., § 1-353.31. Section References This section is referenced in § 1-623.42.
DC Code § 1-623.32 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 1 - Government Organization|Chapter 6 - Merit Personnel System|Subchapter XXIII - Public Sector Workers’ Compensation|§ 1-623.32. Adjustment after recovery from third person

If an injury or death for which compensation is payable under this subchapter is caused under circumstances creating a legal liability in a person other than the District of Columbia government to pay damages, and a beneficiary entitled to compensation from the District of Columbia government for that injury or death receives money or other property in satisfaction of that liability as a result of suit or settlement by him or her in his or her behalf, the beneficiary, after deducting therefrom the costs of suit and a reasonable attorney’s fee, shall refund to the District of Columbia government the amount of compensation paid by the District of Columbia government and credit any surplus on future payments of compensation payable to him or her for the same injury. No court, insurer, attorney or other person shall pay or distribute to the beneficiary or his or her designee the proceeds of such suit or settlement without first satisfying or assuring satisfaction of the interest of the District of Columbia government. The amount refunded to the District of Columbia government shall be credited to the Employees’ Compensation Fund. If compensation has not been paid to the beneficiary, he or she shall credit the money or property on compensation payable to him or her by the District of Columbia government for the same injury. However, the beneficiary is entitled to retain, as a minimum, at least one-fifth of the net amount of the money or other property remaining after the expenses of a suit or settlement have been deducted, and, in addition to this minimum and at the time of distribution, to retain an amount equivalent to a reasonable attorney’s fee proportionate to the refund to the District of Columbia government.  (Mar. 3, 1979, D.C. Law 2-139, § 2332, 25 DCR 5740; Aug. 7, 1980, D.C. Law 3-81, § 2(bb), 27 DCR 2632.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 1-624.32. 1973 Ed., § 1-353.32. Section References This section is referenced in § 1-623.42. Cross References Health care assistance reimbursement, rights to reimbursement, see § 4-601 et seq.
DC Code § 1-623.34 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 1 - Government Organization|Chapter 6 - Merit Personnel System|Subchapter XXIII - Public Sector Workers’ Compensation|§ 1-623.34. Funeral expenses; transportation of body

(a) If death results from an injury sustained in the performance of duty, the District of Columbia government shall pay, to the personal representative of the deceased or otherwise, funeral and burial expenses not to exceed $5,000, at the discretion of the Mayor. (b) The body of an employee whose home was in the United States, at the discretion of the Mayor, may be embalmed and transported in a hermetically sealed casket to his or her home or last place of residence at the expense of the Employees’ Compensation Fund if: (1) The employee dies from: (A) The injury while away from his or her home or official station or outside the United States; or (B) Other causes while away from his or her home or official station for the purposes of receiving medical or other services, appliances, supplies, or examination under this subchapter; and (2) The relatives of the employee request the return of the body. If the relatives do not request the return of the body of the employee, the Mayor may provide for its disposition and incur and pay from the Employees’ Compensation Fund the necessary and reasonable transportation, funeral and burial expenses.  (Mar. 3, 1979, D.C. Law 2-139, § 2334, 25 DCR 5740; Mar. 6, 1991, D.C. Law 8-198, § 3(f), 37 DCR 6890.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 1-624.34. 1973 Ed., § 1-353.34. Section References This section is referenced in § 1-623.09 and § 1-623.33. Editor's Notes Mayor authorized to issue rules: See Historical and Statutory Notes following § 1-623.01.
DC Code § 1-623.35 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 1 - Government Organization|Chapter 6 - Merit Personnel System|Subchapter XXIII - Public Sector Workers’ Compensation|§ 1-623.35. Lump-sum settlements

(a) The claimant may enter into an agreement with the Mayor or his or her designee for a lump-sum settlement. Such settlements must be in writing and signed by the Mayor or his or her designee and the claimant. If the claimant is represented by counsel, the settlement documents must also be signed by the attorney for the claimant. Such settlements are to be the complete and final dispositions of a case and once approved require no further action by the Mayor or his or her designee. (b) In reaching an agreement for a lump-sum settlement pursuant to this section, the probability of the death of the beneficiary before the expiration of the period during which he or she is entitled to compensation shall be determined according to the most current available United States Life Tables, as developed by the United States Department of Health and Human Services, but the lump-sum payment to a surviving spouse or domestic partner of the deceased employee may not exceed 60 months’ compensation. The probability of the occurrence of any other contingency affecting the amount or duration of compensation shall be disregarded. (c) On remarriage or entry into a domestic partnership before reaching age 60, a surviving spouse or domestic partner entitled to compensation under § 1-623.33 shall be paid a lump-sum equal to 24 times the monthly compensation payment (excluding compensation on account of another individual) to which he or she was entitled immediately before the remarriage or entry into a domestic partnership. (d) Lump-sum settlements may not be reviewed or modified under § 1-623.24 or § 1-623.28, except in case of fraud or misrepresentation by any party.  (Mar. 3, 1979, D.C. Law 2-139, § 2335, 25 DCR 5740; Mar. 26, 1999, D.C. Law 12-175, § 2102(g), 45 DCR 7193; Sept. 12, 2008, D.C. Law 17-231, § 3(j), 55 DCR 6758.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 1-624.35. 1973 Ed., § 1-353.35. Section References This section is referenced in § 1-623.37. Effect of Amendments D.C. Law 17-231 substituted “surviving spouse or domestic partner” for “widow or widower”; in subsec. (c), substituted “remarriage or enters into a domestic partnership” for “remarriage”. Emergency Legislation For temporary amendment of section, see § 1702(g) of the Fiscal Year 1999 Budget Support Emergency Act of 1998 (D.C. Act 12-401, July 13, 1998, 45 DCR 4794), and § 1702(g) of the Fiscal Year 1999 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 1998 (D.C. Act 12-564, January 12, 1999, 46 DCR 669). For temporary (90-day) amendment of section, see § 1702(g) of the Fiscal Year 1999 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 1999 (D.C. Act 13-41, March 31, 1999, 46 DCR 3446).
DC Code § 1-623.36 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 1 - Government Organization|Chapter 6 - Merit Personnel System|Subchapter XXIII - Public Sector Workers’ Compensation|§ 1-623.36. Injury incurred; initial payments outside United States

If an employee is injured outside the continental United States, the Mayor may arrange and provide for initial payment of compensation and initial furnishing of other benefits under this subchapter by an employee or agent of the District of Columbia government designated by the Mayor for that purpose in the locality in which the employee was employed or the injury incurred.  (Mar. 3, 1979, D.C. Law 2-139, § 2336, 25 DCR 5740.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 1-624.36. 1973 Ed., § 1-353.36.
DC Code § 1-623.38 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 1 - Government Organization|Chapter 6 - Merit Personnel System|Subchapter XXIII - Public Sector Workers’ Compensation|§ 1-623.38. Minimum limit modification for noncitizens and aliens

The minimum limit on monthly compensation for disability under § 1-623.12 and the minimum limit on monthly pay on which death compensation is computed under § 1-623.33 do not apply in the case of a noncitizen employee or a class or classes of noncitizen employees who sustain injury outside the continental United States. The Mayor may establish a minimum monthly pay on which death compensation is computed in the case of a class or classes of such noncitizen employees.  (Mar. 3, 1979, D.C. Law 2-139, § 2338, 25 DCR 5740.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 1-624.38. 1973 Ed., § 1-353.38. Section References This section is referenced in § 1-623.12.
DC Code § 1-623.39 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 1 - Government Organization|Chapter 6 - Merit Personnel System|Subchapter XXIII - Public Sector Workers’ Compensation|§ 1-623.39. Student-employees

A student-employee, as defined by § 5351 of Title 5 of the United States Code , who suffers disability or death as a result of personal injury arising out of and in the course of training, or incurred in the performance of duties in connection with that training, is considered for the purpose of this subchapter an employee who incurred the injury in the performance of duty.  (Mar. 3, 1979, D.C. Law 2-139, § 2339, 25 DCR 5740.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 1-624.39. 1973 Ed., § 1-353.39.
DC Code § 1-623.40 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 1 - Government Organization|Chapter 6 - Merit Personnel System|Subchapter XXIII - Public Sector Workers’ Compensation|§ 1-623.40. Administration. [Repealed]

Repealed.  (Mar. 3, 1979, D.C. Law 2-139, § 2340, 25 DCR 5740; Sept. 26, 1995, D.C. Law 11-52, § 810(i), 42 DCR 3684; Oct. 3, 2001, D.C. Law 14-28, § 1203(g), 48 DCR 6981.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 1-624.40. 1973 Ed., § 1-353.40. Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 day) repeal of section, see § 1103(g) of Fiscal Year 2002 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2001 (D.C. Act 14-124, August 3, 2001, 48 DCR 7861).
DC Code § 1-623.41 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 1 - Government Organization|Chapter 6 - Merit Personnel System|Subchapter XXIII - Public Sector Workers’ Compensation|§ 1-623.41. Adjustments in compensation for disability or death

(a) The Mayor shall award an across-the-board increase in compensation for disability or death whenever an across-the-board increase is awarded pursuant to §§ 1-611.05 and 1-611.06. The percentage amount and effective date of those increases shall be the same as for any increase granted under these sections. (b) For the purposes of this section, the term "across-the-board increase" means a general pay and salary increase of general applicability that applies to a claimant's service or specific pay schedule. (c) This section shall not apply to any collective bargaining agreements that are to the contrary.  (Mar. 3, 1979, D.C. Law 2-139, § 2341, 25 DCR 5740; Mar. 15, 1990, D.C. Law 8-92, § 2, 37 DCR 778; Apr. 5, 2005, D.C. Law 15-290, § 2(g), 52 DCR 1449; Dec. 15, 2015, D.C. Law 21-39, § 2, 62 DCR 13744.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 1-624.41. 1973 Ed., § 1-353.41. Section References This section is referenced in § 1-623.33. Effect of Amendments D.C. Law 15-290 rewrote the section which had read: “On or after April 1, 1990, increases in compensation payable due to disability or death shall be in the same percentage amount and shall have the same effective date as any base salary increase granted, pursuant to §§ 1-611.05 and 1-611.06, to employees in the Career and Excepted Services not covered by collective bargaining. To be eligible for the increase, the disability or death of the employee must have occurred at least 1 year prior to the effective date of the increase.” The 2015 amendment by D.C. Law 21-39 would have rewritten the section. Applicability Section 7003 of D.C. Law 21-160 repealed section 3 of D.C. Law 21-39. Therefore the changes made to this section by D.C. Law 21-39 have been given effect.  Applicability of D.C. Law 21-39: § 3 of D.C. Law 21-39 provided that the change made to this section by § 2 of D.C. Law 21-39 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.
DC Code § 1-623.42 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 1 - Government Organization|Chapter 6 - Merit Personnel System|Subchapter XXIII - Public Sector Workers’ Compensation|§ 1-623.42. Employees’ Compensation Fund

(a)(1) Repealed. (2) There is established in the District of Columbia government the Employees’ Compensation Fund (“Fund”), which shall consists of sums that the Council of the District of Columbia government or Congress, from time to time, may appropriate for or transfer to it and amounts that otherwise accrue to it under this chapter or other statute. The Fund is available without time limit for the payment of compensation and other benefits and expenses incurred to implement the provisions of this chapter. (3) Repealed. (b) Repealed.  (Mar. 3, 1979, D.C. Law 2-139, § 2342, 25 DCR 5740; Mar. 26, 1999, D.C. Law 12-175, § 2102(h), 45 DCR 7193; Apr. 20, 1999, D.C. Law 12-264, § 5(e), 46 DCR 2118; Aug. 16, 2008, D.C. Law 17-219, § 1013, 55 DCR 7598; Oct. 8, 2016, D.C. Law 21-160, §§ 1022, 1023, 63 DCR 10775.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 1-624.42. 1973 Ed., § 1-353.42. Effect of Amendments D.C. Law 17-219 rewrote subsec. (a). Applicability  Section 1023 of D.C. Law 21-160 provided that the changes made by section 1022 shall apply as of October 1, 2008.  Emergency Legislation For temporary amendment of section, see § 1702(h) of the Fiscal Year 1999 Budget Support Emergency Act of 1998 (D.C. Act 12-401, July 13, 1998, 45 DCR 4794), and § 1702(h) of the Fiscal Year 1999 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 1998 (D.C. Act 12-564, January 12, 1999, 46 DCR 669). For temporary amendment of section, see § 2 of the Disability Compensation Administrative Financing Emergency Amendment Act of 1998 (D.C. Act 12-445, September 8, 1998, 45 DCR 6663), and § 2 of the Fiscal Year 1999 Disability Compensation Administrative Financing Emergency Amendment Act of 1998 (D.C. Act 12-572, January 12, 1999, 46 DCR 903). For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 2 of the Employees' Compensation Fund Clarification Emergency Amendment Act of 2015 (D.C. Act 21-225, Dec. 17, 2015, 62 DCR 16245). Temporary Legislation For temporary (225 day) amendment of section, see § 2 of the Fiscal Year 1999 Disability Compensation Administrative Financing Temporary Amendment Act of 1998 (D.C. Law 12-239, April 20, 1999, law notification 46 DCR 4152). For temporary (225 days) amendment of this section, see § 2 of the Employees' Compensation Fund Clarification TemporaryAmendment Act of 2015 (D.C. Law 21-86, Mar. 9, 2016, 63 DCR 790). Short Title Short title: Section 1012 of D.C. Law 17-219 provided that subtitle F of title I of the act may be cited as the “Employee Compensation Fund Allowance and Clarification Amendment Act of 2008”.
DC Code § 1-623.43 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 1 - Government Organization|Chapter 6 - Merit Personnel System|Subchapter XXIII - Public Sector Workers’ Compensation|§ 1-623.43. Compensation leave

Any employee who has used leave as a result of a job-related injury or occupational disease or illness approved by the District government may have such leave restored to his or her credit in accordance with rules and regulations established by the Mayor.  (Mar. 3, 1979, D.C. Law 2-139, § 2343, 25 DCR 5740; Aug. 7, 1980, D.C. Law 3-81, § 2(dd), 27 DCR 2632.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 1-624.43. 1973 Ed., § 1-353.43.
DC Code § 1-623.46 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 1 - Government Organization|Chapter 6 - Merit Personnel System|Subchapter XXIII - Public Sector Workers’ Compensation|§ 1-623.46. Transfer of authority

In accordance with § 1-202.04(e), the disability compensation functions previously exercised by the United States Secretary of Labor relating to the processing of claims by injured employees of the District of Columbia are transferred to the Mayor on the date that this chapter becomes effective as provided in § 1-636.02.  (Mar. 3, 1979, D.C. Law 2-139, § 2346, 25 DCR 5740.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 1-624.46. 1973 Ed., § 1-353.46. Editor's Notes Application of 1980 amendments to subchapter: Section 3 of the Act of August 7, 1980, D.C. Law 3-81, provided that the amendments made throughout this subchapter by §§ 2(p) through (dd) of that Act shall not apply to applications for disability compensation filed between May 3, 1979, and August 16, 1979, and on February 19, 1980.
DC Code § 1-624.03 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 1 - Government Organization|Chapter 6 - Merit Personnel System|Subchapter XXIV - Reductions-in-Force|§ 1-624.03. Responsibility

The appropriate personnel authority shall be responsible for making a final determination that a reduction in force is necessary and for ensuring that the provisions of this subchapter and rules and regulations issued pursuant to this subchapter are applied when effecting a reduction-in-force within their respective agency.  (Mar. 3, 1979, D.C. Law 2-139, § 2403, 25 DCR 5740; June 10, 1998, D.C. Law 12-124, § 101(x)(1), 45 DCR 2464.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 1-625.3. 1973 Ed., § 1-354.3. Editor's Notes Applicability of § 101(x) of D.C. Law 12-124: See Historical and Statutory Notes following § 1-624.01.
DC Code § 1-624.04 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 1 - Government Organization|Chapter 6 - Merit Personnel System|Subchapter XXIV - Reductions-in-Force|§ 1-624.04. Appeals

An employee who has received a specific notice that he or she has been identified for separation from his or her position through a reduction-in-force action may file an appeal with the Office of Employee Appeals if he or she believes that his or her agency has incorrectly applied the provisions of this subchapter or the rules and regulations issued pursuant to this subchapter. An appeal must be filed no later than 30 calendar days after the effective date of the action. The filing of an appeal shall not serve to delay the effective date of the action.  (Mar. 3, 1979, D.C. Law 2-139, § 2404, 25 DCR 5740; June 10, 1998, D.C. Law 12-124, § 101(x)(1), 45 DCR 2464; Sept. 30, 2004, D.C. Law 15-189, § 2(c), 51 DCR 6734.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 1-625.4. 1973 Ed., § 1-354.4. Effect of Amendments D.C. Law 15-189 substituted “30” for “15”. Editor's Notes Applicability of § 101(x) of D.C. Law 12-124: See Historical and Statutory Notes following § 1-624.01.
DC Code § 1-624.06 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 1 - Government Organization|Chapter 6 - Merit Personnel System|Subchapter XXIV - Reductions-in-Force|§ 1-624.06. Abolishment of positions for Fiscal Year 1996. [Repealed]

Repealed.  (Mar. 3, 1979, D.C. Law 2-139, § 2406; as added Jan. 26, 1996, D.C. Law 11-78, § 401(b), 42 DCR 6181; Mar. 5, 1996, D.C. Law 11-98, § 201(b), 43 DCR 5; Aug. 1, 1996, D.C. Law 11-152, § 501, 43 DCR 2978; Apr. 26, 1996, 110 Stat. 216, Pub. L. 104-134, § 149(b); June 10, 1998, D.C. Law 12-124, § 101(x)(2), 45 DCR 2464.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 1-625.6. Editor's Notes Applicability of § 101(x) of D.C. Law 12-124: See Historical and Statutory Notes following § 1-624.01. “Sec. 401. (a) Section 101(d), (k), (p), (s), and (x) of this act shall apply upon the enactment of legislation by the United States Congress that states the following: “Notwithstanding any other law, section 101(d), (k), (p), (s), and (x) of the Omnibus Personnel Reform Amendment Act of 1998, effective June 10, 1998 (D.C. Law 12-124; 45 DCR 2464) are enacted into law.” Pub. L. 105-277, Div. C, Title I, § 134, Oct. 21, 1998, 112 Stat. 2681-596, provided: “Sec. 134. Notwithstanding any other law, sections 101(d), (k), (p), (s) and (x) of the Omnibus Personnel Reform Amendment Act of 1998, D.C. Law 12-124, effective June 11, 1998, are enacted into law.”