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DC Code § 32-141.09 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 32 - Labor|Chapter 1A-i - Workplace Safety Protections During a Public Health Emergency|§ 32-141.09. Preemption

 *NOTE: This section was created by temporary legislation that will expire on December 24, 2021.*  This chapter shall only apply to the conduct of employers and employees in the District to the extent it does not conflict with or is not preempted by a federal law or regulation or standard issued by OSHA.  (May 13, 2021, D.C. Law 24-6, § 109, 68 DCR 003198.)  Emergency Legislation  For temporary (90 days) creation of this section, see § 109 of Workplace Safety During the COVID-19 Pandemic Emergency Amendment Act of 2021 (D.C. Act 24-26, Feb. 26, 2021, 68 DCR 002616).   For temporary (90 days) creation of this section, see § 106 of Protecting Businesses and Workers from COVID-19 Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2020 (D.C. Act 23-483, Nov. 16, 2020, 67 DCR 13860).  Temporary Legislation  For temporary (225 days) creation of this section, see § 109 of Workplace Safety During the COVID-19 Pandemic Temporary Amendment Act of 2021 (D.C. Law 24-6, May 13, 2021, 68 DCR 003198).   For temporary (225 days) creation of this section, see § 106 of Protecting Businesses and Workers from COVID-19 Temporary Amendment Act of 2020 (D.C. Law 23-168, Dec. 23, 2020, 67 DCR 13025).
DC Code § 32-151 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 32 - Labor|Chapter 1B - Reducing Single Occupancy Vehicle Use by Encouraging Transit Benefits|§ 32-151. Definitions

For the purposes of this chapter, the term: (1) "Clean-air Transportation Fringe Benefit" means the following benefits that are provided in addition to compensation: (A) Transportation in a commuter highway vehicle, as that term is defined in Section 132(f)(5)(B), if such transportation is in connection with travel between the employee's residence and place of employment; (B) Any transit pass, as that term is defined in Section 132(f)(5)(A); and (C) Any qualified bicycle commuting reimbursement, as that term is defined in Section 132(f)(5)(F)(i). (1A) "Covered employer" means an employer with 20 or more employees; provided, that the Mayor may issue rules pursuant to § 32-153 to expand the definition to include employers with fewer than 20 employees. (1B) "Department" means the District Department of Transportation. (2) "Employee" shall have the same meaning as provided in § 32-1002(2). (3) "Employer" shall have the same meaning as provided in § 32-1002(3). (3A) "Parking benefit" means personal motor vehicle parking, on or within 0.5 miles of the business premises and located in the District, offered to an employee, in addition to compensation, either directly by the employer or through an employer subsidy, for which the employee pays nothing or less than market value. The term "parking benefit" does not include parking that is offered to an employee who is required to use a personal motor vehicle in the regular performance of their work. (3B) "Section 132" means section 132 of the Internal Revenue Code, approved July 18, 1984 (98 Stat. 877; 26 U.S.C. § 132). (4) "Transit pass" shall have the same meaning as provided in Section 132(f)(5)(A) and shall include transit passes for travel by bus, streetcar, or train by the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, Maryland Area Regional Commuter, Virginia Railway Express, or the National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak). (5) "Vanpool" means a "commuter highway vehicle" within the meaning of section 132(f)(5)(B) of the Internal Revenue Code [Section 132(f)(5)(B)].  (Dec. 17, 2014, D.C. Law 20-142, § 301, 61 DCR 8045; June 24, 2020, D.C. Law 23-113, § 2(a), 67 DCR 5069.)  Applicability Section 7080 of D.C. Law 23-149 repealed section 3 of D.C. Law 23-113 removing the applicability provision impacting this section. Therefore, the amendment of this section by Law 23-113 has been implemented.  Applicability of D.C. Law 23-113: § 3 of D.C. Law 23-113 provided that the change made to this section by § 2(a) of D.C. Law 23-113 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. Editor's Notes Applicability of D.C. Law 20-142: Section 502(c) of D.C. Law 20-142 provided that § 301 of the act shall apply as of December 17, 2014.
DC Code § 32-153 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 32 - Labor|Chapter 1B - Reducing Single Occupancy Vehicle Use by Encouraging Transit Benefits|§ 32-153. Rules

(a) The Mayor, pursuant to subchapter I of Chapter 5 of Title 2, may issue rules to implement the provisions of this chapter. As of January 1, 2017, the Mayor may expand through rulemaking the definition of "covered employer" in section 301(1) to include employers with fewer than 20 employees. (b) Within 90 days after October 1, 2020, the Mayor, pursuant to subchapter I of Chapter 5 of Title 2, shall issue rules to implement the provisions of § 32-152.01.  (Dec. 17, 2014, D.C. Law 20-142, § 303, 61 DCR 8045; June 24, 2020, D.C. Law 23-113, § 2(c), 67 DCR 5069.)  Applicability Section 7080 of D.C. Law 23-149 repealed section 3 of D.C. Law 23-113 removing the applicability provision impacting this section. Therefore, the amendment of this section by Law 23-113 has been implemented.  Applicability of D.C. Law 23-113: § 3 of D.C. Law 23-113 provided that the change made to this section by § 2(c) of D.C. Law 23-113 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. Editor's Notes Applicability of D.C. Law 20-142: Section 502(c) of D.C. Law 20-142 provided that § 303 of the act shall apply as of December 17, 2014.
DC Code § 32-171.01 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 32 - Labor|Chapter 1D - Wage and Hour Education Grants Program|§ 32-171.01. Definitions

For the purposes of this chapter: (1) "DOES" means the Department of Employment Services. (2) "Industry" means a distinct sector of the economy in which an employer operates. (3) "Occupation" means a person's usual work, including the type of work an unemployed person typically performs when employed or a person's actual job title. (4) "Program" means the Wage and Hour Education Grants Program established pursuant to this chapter.  (Sept. 11, 2019, D.C. Law 23-16, § 2092, 66 DCR 8621.)  Emergency Legislation  For temporary (90 days) creation of this section, see § 2092 of the Fiscal Year 2020 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2019 (D.C. Act 23-112, Sept. 4, 2019, 66 DCR 11964).   For temporary (90 days) creation of this section, see § 2092 of the Fiscal Year 2020 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2019 (D.C. Act 23-91, July 22, 2019, 66 DCR 8497).
DC Code § 32-171.02 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 32 - Labor|Chapter 1D - Wage and Hour Education Grants Program|§ 32-171.02. Wage and Hour Education Grants Program establishment

(a) There is established a Wage and Hour Education Grants Program for the purpose of funding community-based organizations to provide accurate, engaging, and informational workshops to private-sector employees regarding their rights in the workplace under District laws. (b) The Program shall be administered by DOES pursuant to the requirements set forth in part B of subchapter XII-A of Chapter 3 of Title 1. (c) DOES shall award grants on an annual basis to at least 2 qualified community-based organizations. (d) The grant period shall be at least one year.  (Sept. 11, 2019, D.C. Law 23-16, § 2093, 66 DCR 8621.)  Emergency Legislation  For temporary (90 days) creation of this section, see § 2093 of the Fiscal Year 2020 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2019 (D.C. Act 23-112, Sept. 4, 2019, 66 DCR 11964).   For temporary (90 days) creation of this section, see § 2093 of the Fiscal Year 2020 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2019 (D.C. Act 23-91, July 22, 2019, 66 DCR 8497).
DC Code § 32-171.03 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 32 - Labor|Chapter 1D - Wage and Hour Education Grants Program|§ 32-171.03. Program eligibility and review

(a) To qualify for grant funds authorized under this subtitle, a community-based organization shall: (1) Possess at least 3 years' experience conducting group trainings, organizing public awareness campaigns, or representing employees in administrative or legal proceedings; (2) Demonstrate that the workshops prescribed by § 32-171.04 will be supervised or implemented by one or more persons who each have at least 2 years' experience advocating for or representing workers' rights under District workplace laws for which administrative enforcement is conducted by DOES or under the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938, approved June 25, 1938 (52 Stat. 1060; 29 U.S.C. § 201 et seq.); and (3) Specify in its grant application the planned staff, schedule, format, and intended audience of its workshops, and provide a summary of the content of workshops that will be carried out during the grant period.  (Sept. 11, 2019, D.C. Law 23-16, § 2094, 66 DCR 8621.)  Emergency Legislation  For temporary (90 days) creation of this section, see § 2094 of the Fiscal Year 2020 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2019 (D.C. Act 23-112, Sept. 4, 2019, 66 DCR 11964).   For temporary (90 days) creation of this section, see § 2094 of the Fiscal Year 2020 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2019 (D.C. Act 23-91, July 22, 2019, 66 DCR 8497).
DC Code § 32-171.04 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 32 - Labor|Chapter 1D - Wage and Hour Education Grants Program|§ 32-171.04. Grant requirements

(a) Each grantee must hold at least 10 workshops aimed at informing District-based employees who are or expect to become part of the private-sector workforce about their rights under 2 or more of the following laws: (1) The Accrued Sick and Safe Leave Act of 2008 [subchapter III of Chapter 5 of this title]; (2) The Minimum Wage Act Revision Act of 1992 [Chapter 10 of this title]; (3) An Act To provide for the payment and collection of wages in the District of Columbia [Chapter 13 of this title]; (4) The Wage Theft Prevention Amendment Act of 2014, effective October 1, 2014 (D.C. Law 20-157; 61 DCR 10157); and (5) Subchapter II of Chapter 13 of this title and § 2-359.07(c)(6A). (b) Workshops may be of any duration and in any format that the grantee determines is most effective at helping employees understand their rights; provided, that all other requirements of this section are satisfied. (c) Workshops may be directed to a general audience of District-based employees or may be tailored to a particular demographic group or industry subset of employees. (d)(1) For each workshop held, the grantee must obtain the following information from each attendee: (A) Gender; (B) Racial or ethnic group; (C) Whether employed full-time, part-time, or unemployed; (D) Industry; and (E) Occupation. (2) The grantee may permit attendees to decline to answer individual questions but shall record that the attendee declined. (e) At the conclusion of the grant period, each grantee shall demonstrate to DOES that it presented workshops to at least 500 people over the grant period. (f) Grantees may fulfill the requirements of the grant by contracting with or subgranting funds to another community-based organization to perform any portion of the grant requirements; provided, that the contractor or subgrantee agrees to comply with the terms of this subtitle and the grant. (g) DOES may specify additional requirements for grantees consistent with the purpose of the Program.  (Sept. 11, 2019, D.C. Law 23-16, § 2095, 66 DCR 8621.)  Emergency Legislation  For temporary (90 days) creation of this section, see § 2095 of the Fiscal Year 2020 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2019 (D.C. Act 23-112, Sept. 4, 2019, 66 DCR 11964).   For temporary (90 days) creation of this section, see § 2095 of the Fiscal Year 2020 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2019 (D.C. Act 23-91, July 22, 2019, 66 DCR 8497).
DC Code § 32-171.05 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 32 - Labor|Chapter 1D - Wage and Hour Education Grants Program|§ 32-171.05. Final reporting requirements

(a) At the conclusion of the grant period, a grantee shall report the following information to DOES for each workshop held: (1) The date; (2) A summary of the workshop's content; (3) The total number of attendees; (4) The data the community-based organization compiled at each workshop in accordance with § 32-171.04(d); and (5) The grantee's summary of the primary or most common workplace concerns in the District according to the concerns or questions raised at the workshops. (b) DOES shall: (1) Post the information received pursuant to subsection (a) of this section on its website; and (2) Upon any individual's request for the information received pursuant to subsection (a) of this section, provide the information within 5 business days.  (Sept. 11, 2019, D.C. Law 23-16, § 2096, 66 DCR 8621.)  Emergency Legislation  For temporary (90 days) creation of this section, see § 2096 of the Fiscal Year 2020 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2019 (D.C. Act 23-112, Sept. 4, 2019, 66 DCR 11964).   For temporary (90 days) creation of this section, see § 2096 of the Fiscal Year 2020 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2019 (D.C. Act 23-91, July 22, 2019, 66 DCR 8497).
DC Code § 32-173.01 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 32 - Labor|Chapter 1D-i - Jobs First DC Pilot Program|§ 32-173.01. Definitions

 *NOTE: This section was created by emergency legislation with identical permanent legislation that will become effective in January, 2022.*   For the purposes of this chapter: (1) "Digital literacy" means fluency in the use and security of interactive digital tools and searchable networks including the ability to use digital tools safely and effectively for learning, collaborating, and producing. (2) "DOES" means the District Department of Employment Services. (3) "Employment retention support" means activities delivered to participants after securing employment that are aimed at assisting participants in maintaining employment with the same employer. (4) "Grant" means the Program funds authorized to be issued pursuant to § 32-173.03. (5) "Grantee" means an organization in receipt of a grant issued pursuant to § 32-173.03. (6) "Participant" means an individual selected by a grantee, pursuant to § 32-173.03, to participate in the Program. (7) "Program" means the Jobs First DC Pilot Program established pursuant to § 32-173.02. (8) "Supportive services" shall have the same meaning as provided in 20 CFR § 651.10 (9) "WIOA" means the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, approved July 22, 2014 (128 Stat. 1425; 29 U.S.C. § 3101 et seq.).  (Aug. 23, 2021, D.C. Act 24-159, § 4142, 68 DCR 008602.)  Emergency Legislation  For temporary (90 days) creation of this section, see § 4142 of Fiscal Year 2022 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2021 (D.C. Act 24-159, Aug. 23, 2021, 68 DCR 008602).
DC Code § 32-173.02 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 32 - Labor|Chapter 1D-i - Jobs First DC Pilot Program|§ 32-173.02. Establishment of the Jobs First DC Pilot Program

 *NOTE: This section was created by emergency legislation with identical permanent legislation that will become effective in January, 2022.*  (a) There is established a Jobs First DC Pilot Program for the purpose of issuing grants to assist in the placement of at least 300 District residents in unsubsidized permanent employment and to fund 12 months of job retention support. (b) The Program shall provide participants the following assistance: (1) Assessment and evaluation of their job history, skills, education, housing, and mental health barriers; (2) Information and referral to support services, as defined by 20 CFR § 651.10; (3) Career services, as described in section 134(c)(2) of WIOA (29 U.S.C. § 3174(c)(2)); (4) Resume development; (5) Employment-readiness skills development; (6) Interview preparation; (7) Job search and application submission; (8) Job referrals as described in 20 CFR § 651.10, to unsubsidized permanent employment opportunities; (9) Job interview follow-up and feedback; (10) Employment orientation paperwork completion; (11) Professional networking coaching; and (12) Twelve months of employment retention support. (c) The Program may provide participants the following assistance: (1) Digital literacy skills development; (2) Review of credit scores and creation of a plan to improve a participant's credit score; and (3) Review of criminal history records and creation of a plan to ameliorate the effects of or correct a participant's criminal record.  (Aug. 23, 2021, D.C. Act 24-159, § 4143, 68 DCR 008602.)  Emergency Legislation  For temporary (90 days) creation of this section, see § 4143 of Fiscal Year 2022 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2021 (D.C. Act 24-159, Aug. 23, 2021, 68 DCR 008602).
DC Code § 32-173.03 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 32 - Labor|Chapter 1D-i - Jobs First DC Pilot Program|§ 32-173.03. Establishment of Jobs First DC grants

 *NOTE: This section was created by emergency legislation with identical permanent legislation that will become effective in January, 2022.*  (a) Beginning no later than December 15, 2021, DOES shall award a minimum of 2 grants, each not less than $250,000 per year for a minimum of 2 years, subject to the availability of funds, to provide job placement and employment retention support for District residents. (b) To be eligible for a grant, an applicant shall: (1) Be located in the District; (2) Be a nonprofit organization with a 501(c)(3) status, as determined by the Internal Revenue Service; (3) Have demonstrated success providing the employment assistance described in § 32-173.02(b) to individuals with the characteristics described in section 4145(d), as evidenced by a minimum of a 65% employment placement rate; and (4) Have demonstrated success providing employment support to individuals for up to 12 months, as evidenced by a minimum of a 70% employment retention rate. (c) DOES may give preference to applicants that have partnerships with: (1) Organizations that provide criminal and credit record review and recovery support; or (2) Financial institutions to establish individual development accounts (known as "IDAs") for employed participants, in which the progressive employment retention bonuses outlined in subsection (d)(3) of this section and other savings may be deposited and matched to help participants build assets and achieve financial stability. (d) Grantees shall: (1) Select Program participants according to the criteria outlined in § 32-173.04. (2) Provide participants the services outlined in § 32-173.02(b); and (3) Provide progressive employment retention bonuses totaling up to $500 for each participant who meets the following milestones: (A) At 180 days of employment, a participant shall receive $250; and (B) At 365 days of employment, a participant shall receive $250; (4) Receive a training outcomes bonus totaling up to $500 for each participant who meets the following milestones: (A) For each participant that remains employed for 180 days, a grantee shall receive $250; and (B) For each participant that remains employed for 365 days, a grantee shall receive $250. (e) Grantees may establish and facilitate a participant alumni group for the purpose of providing participants access to education and training opportunities and to promote professional advancement.  (Aug. 23, 2021, D.C. Act 24-159, § 4144, 68 DCR 008602.)  Emergency Legislation  For temporary (90 days) creation of this section, see § 4144 of Fiscal Year 2022 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2021 (D.C. Act 24-159, Aug. 23, 2021, 68 DCR 008602).
DC Code § 32-173.04 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 32 - Labor|Chapter 1D-i - Jobs First DC Pilot Program|§ 32-173.04. Participant conditions of eligibility

 *NOTE: This section was created by emergency legislation with identical permanent legislation that will become effective in January, 2022.*  To be eligible to participate in the Program, an individual shall: (a) Be a resident of the District; (b) Be unemployed at the time of application to the Program; (c) Be able to engage in regular, full-time employment, as assessed by the grantee; and (d) Have one or more of the following barriers to employment: (1) Lack of consistent work history; (2) History of a criminal record; (3) History of substance abuse; (4) History of mental illness; or (5) Housing insecurity.  (Aug. 23, 2021, D.C. Act 24-159, § 4145, 68 DCR 008602.)  Emergency Legislation  For temporary (90 days) creation of this section, see § 4145 of Fiscal Year 2022 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2021 (D.C. Act 24-159, Aug. 23, 2021, 68 DCR 008602).
DC Code § 32-173.05 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 32 - Labor|Chapter 1D-i - Jobs First DC Pilot Program|§ 32-173.05. Reporting

 *NOTE: This section was created by emergency legislation with identical permanent legislation that will become effective in January, 2022.*  (a) Every 6 months, starting from receipt of a grant, a grantee shall furnish to DOES a report on the following outcomes from the previous 6 months: (1) The total number of participants placed in employment; (2) The average starting wage for participants; (3) The average number of days from official enrollment in the Program to employment start date; (4) The total number of participants achieving each progressive employment milestone outlined in § 32-173.03(d)(3) and the average participant wage at each milestone; (5) The total sum of progressive employment retention bonuses issued to participants; and (6) The total sum of training outcomes bonuses issued to grantees. (b) Beginning no later than December 15, 2022, and by December 15 annually thereafter, DOES shall furnish a report to the Mayor and the Council of the District of Columbia containing the grantee performance outcomes reported pursuant to subsection (a) of this section.  (Aug. 23, 2021, D.C. Act 24-159, § 4146, 68 DCR 008602.)  Emergency Legislation  For temporary (90 days) creation of this section, see § 4146 of Fiscal Year 2022 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2021 (D.C. Act 24-159, Aug. 23, 2021, 68 DCR 008602).