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DC Code § 1-620.02 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 1 - Government Organization|Chapter 6 - Merit Personnel System|Subchapter XX - Safety and Health|§ 1-620.02. Extent of coverage

The occupational safety and health management program shall encompass all aspects of the total work environment throughout the District government, and shall include, but not be limited to: (1) Employee safety and health, inclusive of physical welfare at the work site and environmental control of occupational diseases; (2) Fire safety; (3) Motor vehicle safety; (4) Safety of nonemployee users of city facilities and services; (5) Contractor safety; and (6) Protection of District government property.  (Mar. 3, 1979, D.C. Law 2-139, § 2002, 25 DCR 5740.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 1-621.2. 1973 Ed., § 1-350.2.
DC Code § 1-620.03 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 1 - Government Organization|Chapter 6 - Merit Personnel System|Subchapter XX - Safety and Health|§ 1-620.03. Minimal standards applicable

Safe and healthful conditions shall be provided all employees of the District government in accordance with applicable standards, codes, rules and regulations, and shall be consistent with the occupational safety and health standards promulgated by the United States Department of Labor under the provisions of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, as amended (84 Stat. 1590), and applicable codes, rules and regulations including, but not limited to: (1) The D.C. Occupational Safety and Health Board Occupational Safety and Health Standards (11B D.C.R.R.); (2) The Building Code approved pursuant to the Construction Codes Approval and Amendments Act of 1986; (3) The Electrical Code approved pursuant to the Construction Codes Approval and Amendments Act of 1986; (4) The Fire Prevention Code approved pursuant to the Construction Codes Approval and Amendments Act of 1986; and (5) The Plumbing Code approved pursuant to the Construction Codes Approval and Amendments Act of 1986.  (Mar. 3, 1979, D.C. Law 2-139, § 2003, 25 DCR 5740; Mar. 21, 1987, D.C. Law 6-216, § 13(a), 34 DCR 1072.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 1-621.3. 1973 Ed., § 1-350.3. References in Text The “Construction Codes Approval and Amendments Act of 1986,” referred to throughout this section, is D.C. Law 6-216. The D.C. Occupational Safety and Health Board Occupational Safety and Health Standards (11B D.C.R.R.), referred to in (1), are now found in 24 DCMR, Chapters 30-32.
DC Code § 1-620.04 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 1 - Government Organization|Chapter 6 - Merit Personnel System|Subchapter XX - Safety and Health|§ 1-620.04. Authority of Mayor

(a) The Mayor shall issue rules and regulations consistent with this subchapter and such laws of the federal government and the District of Columbia as they may, from time to time, be amended for the establishment, operation and administration of the District government’s occupational safety and health management program. Programs and procedures developed under the authority of this subchapter are appropriate matters for collective bargaining with labor organizations. (b) The Mayor shall ensure, through audits and inspections, compliance with this subchapter and the rules and regulations issued pursuant thereto, and shall direct that appropriate remedial or corrective action be taken when it is determined that noncompliance has occurred.  (Mar. 3, 1979, D.C. Law 2-139, § 2004, 25 DCR 5740.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 1-621.4. 1973 Ed., § 1-350.4.
DC Code § 1-620.05 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 1 - Government Organization|Chapter 6 - Merit Personnel System|Subchapter XX - Safety and Health|§ 1-620.05. Employee rights

Employees shall be protected against penalty or reprisal for reporting an unsafe or unhealthful working condition or practice, or assisting in the investigation of such condition or practice.  (Mar. 3, 1979, D.C. Law 2-139, § 2005, 25 DCR 5740.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 1-621.5. 1973 Ed., § 1-350.5.
DC Code § 1-620.06 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 1 - Government Organization|Chapter 6 - Merit Personnel System|Subchapter XX - Safety and Health|§ 1-620.06. Training

The Mayor shall provide for the establishment and supervision of programs, as may be necessary to comply with the provisions of this subchapter, for the education and training of employees in the recognition, avoidance, and prevention of unsafe and unhealthful working conditions and practices.  (Mar. 3, 1979, D.C. Law 2-139, § 2006, 25 DCR 5740.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 1-621.6. 1973 Ed., § 1-350.6.
DC Code § 1-620.07 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 1 - Government Organization|Chapter 6 - Merit Personnel System|Subchapter XX - Safety and Health|§ 1-620.07. Health services

The Mayor shall establish an employee health services program which shall provide for the following: (1) Treatment of on-the-job injuries and illness requiring emergency treatment; (2) pre-employment and other physical examinations, including fitness-for-duty examinations; (3) a counseling program for “troubled employees”; and (4) preventive programs relating to health. In developing and implementing a health services program consistent with the provisions of this subchapter, maximum use shall be made of existing District government medical and health services facilities, resources and expertise.  (Mar. 3, 1979, D.C. Law 2-139, § 2007, 25 DCR 5740.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 1-621.7. 1973 Ed., § 1-350.7.
DC Code § 1-620.08 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 1 - Government Organization|Chapter 6 - Merit Personnel System|Subchapter XX - Safety and Health|§ 1-620.08. Records

Each agency shall keep adequate records of all occupational accidents and illnesses occurring within the agency for proper evaluation and necessary corrective action and make statistical or other reports as the Mayor may require by rules and regulations.  (Mar. 3, 1979, D.C. Law 2-139, § 2008, 25 DCR 5740.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 1-621.8. 1973 Ed., § 1-350.8. Emergency Legislation For temporary addition of § 1-621.11 1981 Ed., see § 2 of the Testing of District Government Drivers of Commercial Motor Vehicles for Alcohol and Controlled Substances Legislative Review Emergency Amendment Act of 1998 (D.C. Act 12-294, February 27, 1998, 45 DCR 1762). Mayor's Orders Testing of District Government Drivers of Commercial Motor Vehicles for Alcohol and Controlled Substances: See Mayor’s Order 96-139, September 17, 1996 ( 43 DCR 5287).
DC Code § 1-620.37 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 1 - Government Organization|Chapter 6 - Merit Personnel System|Subchapter XX-C - Mandatory Drug and Alcohol Testing for Certain Employees Who Serve Children|§ 1-620.37. Rules. [Repealed]

Repealed.  (Mar. 3, 1979, D.C. Law 2-139, § 2037; as added Apr. 13, 2005, D.C. Law 15-353, § 102, 52 DCR 2331; Apr. 27, 2021, D.C. Law 23-276, § 2(m), 68 DCR 00048.)  Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 102 of Child and Youth, Safety and Health Omnibus Emergency Amendment Act of 2002 (D.C. Act 14-310, March 26, 2002, 49 DCR 3420). For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 102 of Child and Youth, Safety and Health Omnibus Emergency Amendment Act of 2003 (D.C. Act 15-3, January 22, 2003, 50 DCR 1426). For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 102 of Child and Youth, Safety and Health Omnibus Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2003 (D.C. Act 15-71, April 16, 2003, 50 DCR 3593). For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 102 of Child and Youth, Safety and Health Omnibus Second Emergency Amendment Act of 2003 (D.C. Act 15-279, December 18, 2003, 51 DCR 60). For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 102 of Child and Youth, Safety and Health Omnibus Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2004 (D.C. Act 15-407, March 18, 2004, 51 DCR 3659). For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 102 of Child and Youth, Safety and Health Omnibus Emergency Amendment Act of 2004 (D.C. Act 15-630, November 30, 2004, 52 DCR 1143). For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 102 of Child and Youth, Safety and Health Omnibus Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2005 (D.C. Act 16-30, February 17, 2005, 52 DCR 2993). Temporary Legislation Section 102 of D.C. Law 14-164 enacted this section to read as follows: Section 1101(b) of D.C. Law 14-164 provided that the act shall expire after 225 days of its having taken effect. Section 102 of D.C. Law 15-2 enacted this section to read as follows: “Sec. 2037. Rules. “The Mayor, pursuant to Title I of the District of Columbia Administrative Procedure Act, approved October 21, 1968 (82 Stat. 1204; D.C. Official Code § 2-501 et seq.), may issue rules to implement the provisions of this title.” Section 1101 (b) of D.C. Law 15-2 provided that the act shall expire after 225 days of its having taken effect. Section 102 of D.C. Law 15-117 this section to read as follows: “Sec. 2037. Rules. The Mayor, pursuant to Title I of the District of Columbia Administrative Procedure Act, approved October 21, 1968 (82 Stat. 1204; D.C. Official Code § 2-501 et seq.), may issue rules to implement the provisions of this title.” Section 1101(b) of D.C. Law 15-117 provided that the act shall expire after 225 days of its having taken effect. Section 102 of D.C. Law 15-319 enacted this section to read as follows: “Sec. 2037. Rules. The Mayor, pursuant to Title I of the District of Columbia Administrative Procedure Act, approved October 21, 1968 (82 Stat. 1204; D.C. Official Code § 2-501 et seq.), shall issue rules to implement the provisions of this title.”. Section 901(b) of D.C. Law 15-319 provided that the act shall expire after 225 days of its having taken effect.
DC Code § 1-620.41 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 1 - Government Organization|Chapter 6 - Merit Personnel System|Subchapter XX-D - Criminal History Inquiries|§ 1-620.41. Definitions

For the purposes of this subchapter, the term: (1) “Applicant” means an individual who has filed an application for employment with a public employer or who has filed an application or made a verbal request to serve in a volunteer position with a public employer. (2) “Covered position” means a position in which a criminal background check is required by law. (3) “Public employer” means the District government.  (Mar. 3, 1979, D.C. Law 2-139, § 2041; as added Mar. 31, 2011, D.C. Law 18-340, § 2(b), 58 DCR 621.)
DC Code § 1-620.42 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 1 - Government Organization|Chapter 6 - Merit Personnel System|Subchapter XX-D - Criminal History Inquiries|§ 1-620.42. Pre-employment inquiries

(a) Before posting a vacancy announcement, a public employer shall determine if the position is a covered position. (b) If a position is a covered position, a public employer may inquire about an applicant’s criminal history at any time; provided, that the vacancy announcement includes the following statement: “This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you may be required to provide information about your criminal history in order to be considered for this position.” (c) If a position is not a covered position, a public employer shall not inquire about an applicant’s criminal history on the application form. A public employer may inquire about an applicant’s criminal history after the initial screening of applications. If a public employer inquires about an applicant’s criminal history, the applicant shall be permitted to provide an explanation of his criminal history to the public employer.  (Mar. 3, 1979, D.C. Law 2-139, § 2042; as added Mar. 31, 2011, D.C. Law 18-340, § 2(b), 58 DCR 621.)
DC Code § 1-620.43 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 1 - Government Organization|Chapter 6 - Merit Personnel System|Subchapter XX-D - Criminal History Inquiries|§ 1-620.43. Limitation on disqualification

When considering whether to disqualify an applicant for a position that is not a covered position or take adverse action against an employee in a position that is not a covered position because of the applicant’s or employee’s criminal history, a public employer shall consider the following factors: (1) The specific duties and responsibilities of the position sought or held; (2) The bearing, if any, that an applicant’s or employee’s criminal background will have on the applicant’s or employee’s fitness or ability to perform one or more of the duties or responsibilities; (3) The time that has elapsed since the occurrence of the criminal offense; (4) The age of the person at the time of the occurrence of the criminal offense; (5) The frequency and seriousness of the criminal offense; (6) Any information produced regarding the applicant’s or employee’s rehabilitation and good conduct since the occurrence of the criminal offense; and (7) The public policy that it is generally beneficial for ex-offenders to obtain employment.  (Mar. 3, 1979, D.C. Law 2-139, § 2043; as added Mar. 31, 2011, D.C. Law 18-340, § 2(b), 58 DCR 621.)
DC Code § 1-620.61 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 1 - Government Organization|Chapter 6 - Merit Personnel System|Subchapter XX-E - Medical Marijuana Program Patient Employment Protections|§ 1-620.61. Definitions

 For the purposes of this subchapter, the term: (1) "Agency" includes the Council. (2) "Marijuana" shall have the same meaning as provided in § 48-901.02(3)(A). (3) "Undue hardship" shall have the same meaning as provided in section 101(10) of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, approved July 26, 1990 (104 Stat. 330; 42 U.S.C. § 12111(10)).  (Mar. 3, 1979, D.C. Law 2-139, § 2061; as added Apr. 27, 2021, D.C. Law 23-276, § 2(e), 68 DCR 00048.)  Emergency Legislation  For temporary (90 days) creation of this section, see § 2(d) of Medical Marijuana Program Patient Employment Protection Emergency Amendment Act of 2021 (D.C. Act 24-72, May 4, 2021, 68 DCR 004925).   For temporary (90 days) creation of this section, see § 2(d) of Medical Marijuana Program Patient Employment Protection Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2020 (D.C. Act 23-339, July 27, 2020, 67 DCR 9352).   For temporary (90 days) creation of this section, see § 2(d) of Medical Marijuana Program Patient Employment Protection Emergency Amendment Act of 2020 (D.C. Act 23-327, June 8, 2020, 67 DCR 7595).   For temporary (90 days) creation of this section, see § 2 of Medical Marijuana Program Patient Employment Protection Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2019 (D.C. Act 23-125, Oct. 7, 2019, 66 DCR 13158).   For temporary (90 days) creation of this section, see § 2(d) of Medical Marijuana Program Patient Employment Protection Emergency Amendment Act of 2019 (D.C. Act 23-77, July 8, 2019, 66 DCR 8089).  Temporary Legislation  For temporary (225 days) creation of this section, see § 2(d) of Medical Marijuana Program Patient Employment Protection Temporary Amendment Act of 2020 (D.C. Law 23-128, Aug. 27, 2020, 67 DCR 8619).   For temporary (225 days) creation of this section, see § 2(d) of Medical Marijuana Program Patient Employment Protection Temporary Amendment Act of 2019 (D.C. Law 23-26, Oct. 24, 2019, 66 DCR 12086).
DC Code § 1-621.01 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 1 - Government Organization|Chapter 6 - Merit Personnel System|Subchapter XXI - Health Benefits|§ 1-621.01. Federal health benefits

The health insurance benefit provisions of Chapter 89 of Title 5 of the United States Code are applicable to all employees of the District government first employed before October 1, 1987, except those specifically excluded by law or rule and regulation. Procedures established for administering the health benefits program with the District government shall be consistent with law and civil service rules.  (Mar. 3, 1979, D.C. Law 2-139, § 2101, 25 DCR 5740; Oct. 1, 1987, D.C. Law 7-27, § 2(c), 34 DCR 5079.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 1-622.1. 1973 Ed., § 1-351.1. Section References This section is referenced in § 1-702 and § 31-3101. Editor's Notes Feasibility Study for Federal Employees Health Benefits Program: See § 8 of the Health Care Benefits Expansion Act of 1992 (D.C. Law 9-114).
DC Code § 1-621.02 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 1 - Government Organization|Chapter 6 - Merit Personnel System|Subchapter XXI - Health Benefits|§ 1-621.02. District health benefits

The District shall provide health benefits as set forth in § 1-621.05 to all employees of the District first employed after September 30, 1987, except those specifically excluded by law or by rule.  (Mar. 3, 1979, D.C. Law 2-139, § 2102; as added Oct. 1, 1987, D.C. Law 7-27, § 2(d), 34 DCR 5079.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 1-622.2. Section References This section is referenced in § 1-621.11. Cross References Health care benefits expansion, domestic partnerships, see § 32-701 et seq. Editor's Notes Health Care Benefits Expansion: See § 32-701 et seq.
DC Code § 1-621.04 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 1 - Government Organization|Chapter 6 - Merit Personnel System|Subchapter XXI - Health Benefits|§ 1-621.04. Contracting authority

The Mayor may contract with qualified carriers to provide health benefits under the laws of the District for periods of time to be determined by the Mayor. Any contract under this section shall be in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 3 of Title 2.  (Mar. 3, 1979, D.C. Law 2-139, § 2104; as added Oct. 1, 1987, D.C. Law 7-27, § 2(d), 34 DCR 5079.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 1-622.4. Section References This section is referenced in § 1-621.03 and § 1-621.12.
DC Code § 1-621.05 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 1 - Government Organization|Chapter 6 - Merit Personnel System|Subchapter XXI - Health Benefits|§ 1-621.05. Health benefit plans

The District may contract for or approve the following health benefit plans: (1) An Indemnity Benefit Plan: One District-wide plan offering at least 3 levels of benefits (one of which shall be deemed by the Mayor to be a standard option) under which a carrier agrees to pay certain sums of money, not in excess of the actual expenses incurred, for health benefits. (2) Health Maintenance Organization Plans including: (A) One or more group prepayment plans that offer health benefits, in whole or in substantial part on a prepaid basis, with professional services provided by physicians representing at least 3 major medical specialties practicing as a group in a common center or centers who receive all or a substantial part of their professional income from the prepaid funds; and (B) An individual practice prepayment plan that offers health benefits in whole or substantial part on a prepaid basis, with professional services provided by individual physicians who agree, under rules promulgated by the Mayor, to accept the payments provided by the plan as full payment for covered services that include in-hospital services, general care provided in their offices and in the patients’ homes, out-of-hospital diagnostic procedures, and preventive care. (3) Preferred Provider Organization Plan: An individual practice plan that offers health benefits in whole or substantial part with professional services provided by individual physicians, hospitals, and other health care providers who agree under rules promulgated by the Mayor to accept contractually reduced payments for the covered services they provide. (4) Combined Benefit Plan: A plan that includes elements of more than 1 of the plans described in paragraphs (1), (2), and (3) of this section. (5) Other Health Benefit Plans: Nothing in this section shall preclude the Mayor from contracting for or approving a type of health benefit plan not specifically listed in this section.  (Mar. 3, 1979, D.C. Law 2-139, § 2105; as added Oct. 1, 1987, D.C. Law 7-27, § 2(d), 34 DCR 5079; Mar. 2, 1991, D.C. Law 8-190, § 2(b), 37 DCR 6721.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 1-622.5. Section References This section is referenced in § 1-529.04, § 1-621.02, § 1-621.03, § 1-621.06, § 1-621.07, § 1-621.12, § 1-621.13, § 1-621.17, § 1-702, and § 32-706. Cross References Employees Health Benefits Program, self-financed coverage, see § 32-706. Editor's Notes Mayor authorized to enter agreements to modify health benefits contracts: See Historical and Statutory Notes following § 1-611.03.
DC Code § 1-621.06 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 1 - Government Organization|Chapter 6 - Merit Personnel System|Subchapter XXI - Health Benefits|§ 1-621.06. Types of benefits

(a) The benefits provided under the health benefit plans shall include benefits for costs associated with care in a general hospital and for health services of a catastrophic nature and may include at a minimum the following benefits: (1) Hospital benefits; (2) Managed care; (3) Office visits; (4) Substance abuse; (5) Well baby care; (6) Prescription drugs; (7) Obstetrical benefits; (8) Mental health benefits; and (9) Hospice care. (b) Each contract issued under § 1-621.05 shall comply with the provisions of Chapter 31 of Title 31.  (Mar. 3, 1979, D.C. Law 2-139, § 2106; as added Oct. 1, 1987, D.C. Law 7-27, § 2(d), 34 DCR 5079.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 1-622.6. Section References This section is referenced in § 32-706. Cross References Employees Health Benefits Program, self-financed coverage, see § 32-706.
DC Code § 1-621.07 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 1 - Government Organization|Chapter 6 - Merit Personnel System|Subchapter XXI - Health Benefits|§ 1-621.07. Election of coverage

(a) Unless an employee or annuitant affirmatively waives health insurance coverage, each employee or annuitant shall enroll in 1 of the approved health benefit plans under § 1-621.05 either as an individual or for self and family or provide evidence satisfactory to the Mayor that the employee or annuitant is covered under another health benefit plan. (b) If an employee or annuitant has a spouse or domestic partner who is an employee or annuitant, either spouse or domestic partner but not both may enroll for self and family, or each spouse or domestic partner may enroll as an individual. An individual shall not be enrolled as an employee or annuitant and also as a member of a family. (c) An employee or an annuitant enrolled in a health benefit plan may change coverage by an application filed within 60 days of a change in family status or as otherwise permitted by rule promulgated by the Mayor. (d) An employee or annuitant may transfer enrollment from one health benefit plan to another health benefit plan under § 1-621.05 as permitted by rules promulgated by the Mayor.  (Mar. 3, 1979, D.C. Law 2-139, § 2107; as added Oct. 1, 1987, D.C. Law 7-27, § 2(d), 34 DCR 5079; Sept. 12, 2008, D.C. Law 17-231, § 3(e), 55 DCR 6758.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 1-622.7. Section References This section is referenced in § 32-706. Effect of Amendments D.C. Law 17-231, in subsec. (b), substituted “spouse or domestic partner” for “spouse”.