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DC Code § 32-1051.09 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 32 - Labor|Chapter 10A - Building Service Employees Minimum Work Week|§ 32-1051.09. Conciliation of dispute

(a) The Mayor shall work with the parties in an attempt to conciliate a dispute pursuant to this chapter; provided, that any conciliation agreement entered into shall be between the respondent and the complainant, which shall be reproduced by the Mayor as an administrative order ("CAO"). (b) If the CAO is breached, the Mayor or the complainant may enforce the CAO pursuant to § 32-1051.11.  (Oct. 8, 2016, D.C. Law 21-157, § 10, 63 DCR 10739.)  Applicability Section 7016 of D.C. Law 22-33 repealed § 18 of D.C. Law 21-157. Therefore the changes made to this section by D.C. Law 21-157 have been implemented. Applicability of D.C. Law 21-157: § 18 of D.C. Law 21-157 provided that the creation of this section by § 10 of D.C. Law 21-157 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 § 18 of D.C. Law 21-157, see § 7016 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 § 18 of D.C. Law 21-157, see § 7016 of Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-104, July 20, 2017, 64 DCR 7032).
DC Code § 32-1051.12 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 32 - Labor|Chapter 10A - Building Service Employees Minimum Work Week|§ 32-1051.12. Representation

Any person may be represented by counsel in any proceeding under this chapter. Any party, including corporate entities, as an alternative to counsel, may be assisted by a non-attorney authorized by that party in accordance with section 2835 of Title 1 of the District of Columbia Municipal Regulations (1 DCMR § 2835), except where such representation is prohibited by law or disallowed by the administrative law judge for good cause.  (Oct. 8, 2016, D.C. Law 21-157, § 13, 63 DCR 10739.)  Applicability Section 7016 of D.C. Law 22-33 repealed § 18 of D.C. Law 21-157. Therefore the changes made to this section by D.C. Law 21-157 have been implemented. Applicability of D.C. Law 21-157: § 18 of D.C. Law 21-157 provided that the creation of this section by § 13 of D.C. Law 21-157 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 § 18 of D.C. Law 21-157, see § 7016 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 § 18 of D.C. Law 21-157, see § 7016 of Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-104, July 20, 2017, 64 DCR 7032).
DC Code § 32-1051.14 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 32 - Labor|Chapter 10A - Building Service Employees Minimum Work Week|§ 32-1051.14. Costs and attorney's fees

(a) In any action brought under this chapter, the administrative law judge shall allow a prevailing plaintiff to recover the costs of the action from the defendant, including costs or fees of any nature and reasonable attorney's fees. (b) In an administrative order in favor of a covered employee and in any proceeding to enforce an administrative order, the court shall award to each attorney for the covered employee an additional judgment for costs, including reasonable attorney's fees. (c) If fees remain unpaid to the attorney at the time of any subsequent review, supplementation, or reconsideration of the fee award, the administrative law judge shall update the award to reflect the hours actually expended and the market rates in effect at that time. No reduction shall be made from this rate, or from the hours actually expended, except upon clear and convincing evidence that the reduction will serve the remedial purposes of this law. (d) Costs shall also include expert witness fees, depositions fees, witness fees, juror fees, filing fees, certification fees, the costs of collecting and presenting evidence, and any other costs incurred in connection with obtaining, preserving, or enforcing the administrative order. (e) The Mayor shall not be required to pay the filing fee or other costs or fees of any nature or to file bond or other security of any nature in connection with any action or proceeding under this chapter.  (Oct. 8, 2016, D.C. Law 21-157, § 15, 63 DCR 10739.)  Applicability Section 7016 of D.C. Law 22-33 repealed § 18 of D.C. Law 21-157. Therefore the changes made to this section by D.C. Law 21-157 have been implemented. Applicability of D.C. Law 21-157: § 18 of D.C. Law 21-157 provided that the creation of this section by § 15 of D.C. Law 21-157 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 § 18 of D.C. Law 21-157, see § 7016 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 § 18 of D.C. Law 21-157, see § 7016 of Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-104, July 20, 2017, 64 DCR 7032).
DC Code § 32-1051.16 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 32 - Labor|Chapter 10A - Building Service Employees Minimum Work Week|§ 32-1051.16. Rules

The Mayor, pursuant to subchapter I of Chapter 5 of Title 2, shall issue rules to implement the provisions of this chapter.  (Oct. 8, 2016, D.C. Law 21-157, § 17, 63 DCR 10739.)  Applicability Section 7016 of D.C. Law 22-33 repealed § 18 of D.C. Law 21-157. Therefore the changes made to this section by D.C. Law 21-157 have been implemented. Applicability of D.C. Law 21-157: § 18 of D.C. Law 21-157 provided that the creation of this section by § 17 of D.C. Law 21-157 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 § 18 of D.C. Law 21-157, see § 7016 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 § 18 of D.C. Law 21-157, see § 7016 of Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-104, July 20, 2017, 64 DCR 7032).
DC Code § 32-1051.17 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 32 - Labor|Chapter 10A - Building Service Employees Minimum Work Week|§ 32-1051.17. Applicability. [Repealed]

Repealed.  (Oct. 8, 2016, D.C. Law 21-157, § 18, 63 DCR 10739; Dec. 13, 2017, D.C. Law 22-33, § 7016, 64 DCR 7652.)  Applicability Section 7016 of D.C. Law 22-33 repealed § 18 of D.C. Law 21-157. Therefore the changes made to this section by D.C. Law 21-157 have been implemented. Emergency Legislation  For temporary (90 days) repeal of § 18 of D.C. Law 21-157, see § 7016 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 § 18 of D.C. Law 21-157, see § 7016 of Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-104, July 20, 2017, 64 DCR 7032).
DC Code § 32-1101 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 32 - Labor|Chapter 11 - Occupational Safety and Health|§ 32-1101. Definitions

For the purposes of this chapter, the term: (1) “Authorized employee representative” means a person or persons selected and authorized by the employee or employees of a workplace to assist or represent the employee or employees in exercising their rights under the provisions of this chapter. (2) “Board” means the District of Columbia Occupational Safety and Health Board established by § 32-1105. (3) “Commission” means the District of Columbia Occupational Safety and Health Commission established by § 32-1106. (4) “District” means the District of Columbia. (5) “Employee” means an individual working for an employer for a salary, wage, or other compensation or pursuant to any other contractual obligation, but does not include domestic servants. (6) “Employer” means any person, firm, corporation, partnership, stock association, agent, manager, representative, foreman, or any other person having control or custody of any place of employment or of any employee. The term “employer” shall include a District government or quasi-governmental agency and an entity established pursuant to interstate compact. The term “employer” shall not include the United States government or its agencies. (7) “Federal Act” means the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, approved December 29, 1970 (84 Stat. 1590; 29 U.S.C. § 651 et seq.). (8) “Inspection” means an examination of a workplace on a routine basis. (9) “Investigation” means an examination of a specific hazard, accident, injury, or death. (10) “Plan” means the occupational safety and health plan for the District provided for in § 32-1104. (11) “Secretary” means the Secretary of the United States Department of Labor. (12) “Standard” means an occupational safety and health standard that requires conditions or the adoption or use of 1 or more practices, means, methods, operations, or processes that are reasonably necessary or appropriate to provide safe or healthful employment and places of employment.  (Mar. 16, 1989, D.C. Law 7-186, § 2, 35 DCR 8250.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 36-1201. Section References This section is referenced in § 36-410.
DC Code § 32-1102 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 32 - Labor|Chapter 11 - Occupational Safety and Health|§ 32-1102. Applicability to employment in workplaces

(a) Except as otherwise provided in this section, this chapter shall apply to employment performed in any workplace in the District. (b) This chapter shall not apply to the premises of an establishment of the United States government unless the physical premises are controlled by an independent contractor. (c) Nothing in this chapter shall apply to working conditions of employees whose occupational safety and health is protected by the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 (42 U.S.C. § 2011 et seq.), or with respect to which the United States government exercises exclusive jurisdiction for purposes of occupational safety and health.  (Mar. 16, 1989, D.C. Law 7-186, § 3, 35 DCR 8250.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 36-1202. Section References This section is referenced in § 32-1124. Editor's Notes Section effective: Section 26 (a) of D.C. Law 7-186 (§ 32-1124(a)) provided that §§ 36-1202, 36-1203, 36-1205 to 36-1223 (§§ 32-1102, 32-1103, 32-1105 to 32-1123, 2001 Ed.), and the repeal of subchapter II of Chapter 2 of Title 36 (Chapter 8 of Title 32, 2001 Ed.) shall apply 2 years after approval of the plan by the Secretary.
DC Code § 32-1103 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 32 - Labor|Chapter 11 - Occupational Safety and Health|§ 32-1103. Duties of employer and employees

(a) Each employer shall: (1) Furnish employees with a place and conditions of employment that are free from recognized hazards that may cause or are likely to cause death or serious physical harm or illness to the employees; and (2) Comply with all occupational safety and health rules promulgated and orders issued pursuant to this chapter. (b) Each employee shall comply with all occupational safety and health rules promulgated and orders issued pursuant to this chapter which are applicable to the actions and conduct of the employee.  (Mar. 16, 1989, D.C. Law 7-186, § 4, 35 DCR 8250.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 36-1203. Section References This section is referenced in § 32-1114, § 32-1120, and § 32-1124. Editor's Notes Section effective: Section 26 (a) of D.C. Law 7-186 (§ 32-1124(a)) provided that §§ 36-1202, 36-1203, 36-1205 to 36-1223 (§§ 32-1101, 32-1103, 32-1105 to 32-1123, 2001 Ed.), and the repeal of subchapter II of Chapter 2 of Title 36 (Chapter 8 of Title 32, 2001 Ed.) shall apply 2 years after approval of the plan by the Secretary.
DC Code § 32-1104 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 32 - Labor|Chapter 11 - Occupational Safety and Health|§ 32-1104. Occupational safety and health plan

Within 1 year from March 16, 1989, and pursuant to § 18 of the Federal Act [29 U.S.C. § 667 ], the Mayor shall adopt and submit to the Secretary an occupational safety and health plan. The plan shall be consistent with the provisions of this chapter and shall be at least as effective in ensuring safety and healthful workplaces and conditions of employment as the agreements, contracts, standards, rules, and regulations made or promulgated pursuant to the Federal Act.  (Mar. 16, 1989, D.C. Law 7-186, § 5, 35 DCR 8250.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 36-1204. Section References This section is referenced in § 32-1101. References in Text “Section 18 of the Federal Act,” referred to in the first sentence, is 29 U.S.C. § 667.
DC Code § 32-1106 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 32 - Labor|Chapter 11 - Occupational Safety and Health|§ 32-1106. Occupational Safety and Health Commission

(a) There is established an Occupational Safety and Health Commission. The Chairperson of the Board or a designee of the Chairperson of the Board shall serve as Chairperson of the Commission. The Chairperson of the Board, 1 labor and 1 management Board member shall serve on the Commission. When the issue is related to employee health, the Commissioner of Public Health or his or her designee shall serve on the Commission as a non-voting member. Members of the Board, other than the Chairperson, shall serve on a rotation basis pursuant to rules established by the Board under § 32-1105(b)(3). (b) For purposes of carrying out the functions of the Commission, the Commission may operate in panels of 3 members each. Two members of the Commission shall constitute a quorum and any official decision or action shall be made only on the affirmative vote of at least 2 members. (c) The Commission: (1) May consider an appeal of any decision or order of the Mayor rendered pursuant to § 32-1115 and may sustain, reverse, modify, or vacate the decision or order of the Mayor or remand the case to the Mayor for further proceedings; and (2) Shall determine whether the prohibition against discharge or discrimination under § 32-1117 has been violated, issue a decision and order on any violation of § 32-1117 and order all appropriate relief, including rehiring or reinstating the employee to the former position of the employee with back pay. (d) The Commission shall conduct proceedings in accordance with rules established by the Board pursuant to § 32-1105(b)(3). (e) Members of the Board and Commission shall be compensated at a rate to be established by the Mayor in accordance with § 1-611.08. No compensation shall be paid to members who are otherwise employed by the District government.  (Mar. 16, 1989, D.C. Law 7-186, § 7, 35 DCR 8250; Mar. 24, 1998, D.C. Law 12-81, § 49, 45 DCR 745.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 36-1206. Section References This section is referenced in § 32-1101 and § 32-1107. Editor's Notes Section effective: Section 26 (a) of D.C. Law 7-186 (§ 32-1124(a)) provided that §§ 36-1202, 36-1203, 36-1205 to 36-1223 (§§ 32-1102, 32-1103, 32-1105 to 32-1123, 2001 Ed.), and the repeal of subchapter II of Chapter 2 of Title 36 (Chapter 8 of Title 32, 2001 Ed.) shall apply 2 years after approval of the plan by the Secretary.
DC Code § 32-1107 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 32 - Labor|Chapter 11 - Occupational Safety and Health|§ 32-1107. Powers of administration and enforcement

(a) Except as provided in §§ 32-1105, 32-1106, and 32-1117, the Mayor shall administer and enforce the provisions of this chapter and may, consistent with the provisions of this chapter, delegate any power or authority to a designee of the Mayor. (b) The Mayor shall, pursuant to subchapter I of Chapter 5 of Title 2, issue rules to implement the provisions of this chapter. (c) The Mayor shall provide consultative services for employers pursuant to rules promulgated by the Mayor. (d) The Mayor shall, either directly or through grants or contracts: (1) Conduct educational and training programs to ensure the availability of skilled manpower necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter, including short-term training of present employees; (2) Establish and conduct programs for the education and training of employers and employees in the recognition, avoidance, and prevention of unsafe and unhealthful conditions in workplaces subject to this chapter; (3) Consult with employers, employees, and their respective organizations on the development and staffing of preventive programs; and (4) Conduct research and undertake demonstrations relating to occupational safety and health matters. (e) The Mayor shall, to the extent required by the Federal Act, submit reports to the Secretary of Labor in the form and including any information that the Secretary of Labor may require.  (Mar. 16, 1989, D.C. Law 7-186, § 8, 35 DCR 8250.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 36-1207. Editor's Notes Section effective: Section 26 (a) of D.C. Law 7-186 (§ 32-1124(a)) provided that §§ 36-1202, 36-1203, 36-1205 to 36-1223 (§§ 32-1102, 32-1103, 32-1105 to 32-1123, 2001 Ed.), and the repeal of subchapter II of Chapter 2 of Title 36 (Chapter 8 of Title 32, 2001 Ed.) shall apply 2 years after approval of the plan by the Secretary. Delegation of Authority Delegation of authority pursuant to D.C. Law 7-186, the “District of Columbia Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1988”, see Mayor’s Order 89-121, May 31, 1989.
DC Code § 32-1109 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 32 - Labor|Chapter 11 - Occupational Safety and Health|§ 32-1109. Emergency temporary rules

(a) The Board may adopt an emergency temporary rule pursuant to § 2-505(c) whenever an emergency temporary rule is issued pursuant to the Federal Act or whenever the Board determines: (1) That employees are exposed to grave danger from exposure to substances or agents determined to be toxic or physically harmful or from new hazards; and (2) That an emergency temporary rule is necessary to protect employees from that danger. (b) When an emergency temporary rule promulgated under the Federal Act has been adopted as an emergency temporary rule by the Board, the rule shall be effective until both the Secretary and the Board have either withdrawn the emergency temporary rule or promulgated a permanent rule superceding the temporary rule, but in no instance shall the rule remain in effect for longer than 120 calendar days. (c) When the Board has provided for an emergency temporary rule not promulgated under the Federal Act, the rule shall be effective until superceded by a rule promulgated in accordance with § 32-1108(b) or until a determination is made that no rule shall be promulgated, but in no instance shall the rule remain in effect for longer than 120 calendar days. (d) Notice shall not be a prerequisite to the enforcement of an emergency temporary rule by the Mayor.  (Mar. 16, 1989, D.C. Law 7-186, § 10, 35 DCR 8250.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 36-1209. Section References This section is referenced in § 32-1108, § 32-1114, § 32-1120, and § 32-1121. Editor's Notes Section effective: Section 26 (a) of D.C. Law 7-186 (§ 32-1124(a)) provided that §§ 36-1202, 36-1203, 36-1205 to 36-1223 (§§ 32-1102, 32-1103, 32-1105 to 32-1123, 2001 Ed.), and the repeal of subchapter II of Chapter 2 of Title 36 (Chapter 8 of Title 32, 2001 Ed.) shall apply 2 years after approval of the plan by the Secretary.
DC Code § 32-1111 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 32 - Labor|Chapter 11 - Occupational Safety and Health|§ 32-1111. Permanent variances

(a) An affected employer may apply to the Board for a permanent variance from a rule promulgated under this chapter. The employer shall provide to affected employees notice of each application and an opportunity to participate in a hearing. The Board shall issue the requested variance if the Board determines, on the record after there has been an opportunity for an inspection and, where appropriate, a hearing, that the proponent of the variance has demonstrated, by a preponderance of the evidence, that the conditions, practices, means, methods, operations, or processes used or proposed to be used by the employer will provide conditions and places of employment that are as safe and healthful as those that would prevail if the employer complied with the rule. (b) The variance issued by the Board shall prescribe the conditions the employer must maintain and the practices, means, methods, operations, and processes that the employer must adopt and utilize to the extent that they differ from the rule in question. The Board may modify or revoke the variance upon application by an employer, employee, or by the Board on its own motion, in the manner prescribed for its issuance under this section at any time after 6 months of its issuance.  (Mar. 16, 1989, D.C. Law 7-186, § 12, 35 DCR 8250.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 36-1211. Section References This section is referenced in § 32-1105, § 32-1114, § 32-1120, and § 32-1121. Editor's Notes Section effective: Section 26 (a) of D.C. Law 7-186 (§ 32-1124(a)) provided that §§ 36-1202, 36-1203, 36-1205 to 36-1223 (§§ 32-1102, 32-1103, 32-1105 to 32-1123, 2001 Ed.), and the repeal of subchapter II of Chapter 2 of Title 36 (Chapter 8 of Title 32, 2001 Ed.) shall apply 2 years after approval of the plan by the Secretary.
DC Code § 32-1114 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 32 - Labor|Chapter 11 - Occupational Safety and Health|§ 32-1114. Citations

(a) If, upon an inspection or investigation, the Mayor believes that an employer has violated a requirement of § 32-1103 or a rule or order promulgated pursuant to § 32-1108, § 32-1109, § 32-1110, or § 32-1111, the Mayor shall, after completion of the inspection or investigation, issue a citation to the employer in accordance with subsection (e) of this section. The citation shall be served on the employer in person or by certified mail. The Mayor may prescribe procedures for the issuance of a notice instead of a citation for minor violations that have no direct or immediate relationship to safety or health. (b) Each citation shall be in writing and describe with particularity the nature of the violation, including a reference to the provision of the act, rule, or order alleged to have been violated. The Mayor shall, by rule, prescribe reasonable time periods for the abatement of violations and each citation shall fix a time period for abatement in accordance with the rules. Each citation shall specify that the employer has 15 working days, excluding the date of receipt, Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays, to notify the Mayor that the employer intends to contest the citation, abatement period, or proposed penalty, if any. (c) If a civil penalty is proposed to be assessed under § 32-1120, the Mayor shall, concurrently with the issuance of a citation, issue a notice including a reference to the provision of this chapter or rule identifying the proposed penalty and the amount of the proposed penalty. (d) Each citation issued under this section shall be prominently posted, as prescribed in rules issued by the Mayor, at or near each place of the violation referred to in the notice. Each citation shall be posted immediately upon issuance and, unless otherwise required by rule, shall remain posted until the violation has been abated. (e) No citation may be issued more than 3 months following the discovery of a violation by the Mayor.  (Mar. 16, 1989, D.C. Law 7-186, § 15, 35 DCR 8250.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 36-1214. Section References This section is referenced in § 32-1115 and § 32-1120. Editor's Notes Section effective: Section 26 (a) of D.C. Law 7-186 (§ 32-1124(a)) provided that §§ 36-1202, 36-1203, 36-1205 to 36-1223 (§§ 32-1102, 32-1103, 32-1105 to 32-1123, 2001 Ed.), and the repeal of subchapter II of Chapter 2 of Title 36 (Chapter 8 of Title 32, 2001 Ed.) shall apply 2 years after approval of the plan by the Secretary.