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2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 32 - Labor › Chapter 10A - Building Service Employees Minimum Work Week › § 32–1051.03. Prohibited acts

§ 32–1051.03. Prohibited acts.
It shall be a violation of this chapter for a covered employer to:
(1) Fail to provide a minimum work week as required by this chapter or a regulation issue pursuant to this chapter;
(2) Discharge, threaten, penalize, or in any other manner discriminate or retaliate against a covered employee because the covered employee has:
(A) Made, or is believed to have made, a complaint to the covered employer, the Mayor, the Attorney General for the District of Columbia, a federal employee, or District government employee that the covered employer has engaged in conduct that the covered employee, reasonably and in good faith, believes violates this chapter or a regulation issued pursuant to this chapter;
(B) Instituted, or will institute, a proceeding alleging a violation of this chapter;
(C) Provided information related to a possible violation of this chapter to the Mayor, the Attorney General for the District of Columbia, or a federal or District government employee;
(D) Testified, or will testify, in an investigation or proceeding being conducted pursuant to this chapter; or
(E) Exercised any other right protected by this chapter; or
(3) Hinder the Mayor in the enforcement of this chapter, including by failing to:
(A) Admit the Mayor to a covered location;
(B) Make available any record required to be made or retained by this chapter; or
(C) Post a summary or copy of this chapter and of any applicable regulation, as required by § 32-1051.04.
(Oct. 8, 2016, D.C. Law 21-157, § 4, 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Section 7016 of D.C. Law 22-33 repealed § 18 of D.C. Law 21-157.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 § 4 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).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 32 - Labor › Chapter 10A - Building Service Employees Minimum Work Week › § 32–1051.04. Posting requirements

§ 32–1051.04. Posting requirements.
(a)(1) A covered employer shall post and maintain in a conspicuous place a notice, which shall be prescribed by the Mayor and provided to each covered employer, that shall include excerpts or summaries of the pertinent provisions of this chapter and information about filing of a complaint pursuant to this chapter.
(2) A covered employer shall post every notice required to be posted by this chapter in English and all languages spoken by covered employees with limited or no-English proficiency, as defined in § 2-1931.
(b) A covered employer who fails to comply with the posting requirements of this section shall be subject to the penalty set forth in § 32-1051.07.
(Oct. 8, 2016, D.C. Law 21-157, § 5, 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 § 5 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).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 32 - Labor › Chapter 10A - Building Service Employees Minimum Work Week › § 32–1051.05. Mayor's authority

§ 32–1051.05. Mayor's authority.
The Mayor shall have the authority to:
(1) Investigate and ascertain the minimum work week of a covered employee;
(2) Enter and inspect a covered location of a covered employer to:
(A) Inspect and copy:
(i) Books;
(ii) Registers;
(iii) Payrolls; or
(iv) Other records the Mayor considers necessary or appropriate; or
(B) Question a covered employee to ascertain whether the covered employer is in compliance with the requirements of this chapter;
(3) Require a covered employer to provide a sworn statement pertaining to the employment of a covered employee regarding:
(A) Wages and hours; and
(B) Any other information pertaining to the employment of the covered employee that the Mayor considers necessary or appropriate to carry out the purposes of this chapter; and
(4) Following an admission of a violation by a respondent to a complaint, conduct an audit or issue a subpoena to determine if the rights of covered employees other than the complainant have also been violated.
(Oct. 8, 2016, D.C. Law 21-157, § 6, 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 § 6 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).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 32 - Labor › Chapter 10A - Building Service Employees Minimum Work Week › § 32–1051.06. Confidentiality of reported information

§ 32–1051.06. Confidentiality of reported information.
To encourage reporting and protect personal information received pursuant to this chapter, the Mayor shall keep confidential, to the maximum extent authorized by law, the name and any other identifying information of a covered employee, or other person, reporting a violation of this chapter during the course of an investigation; provided, that with the authorization of the covered employee or other person, whichever is applicable, the Mayor may disclose the name of the covered employee or other person and such identifying information as necessary to conduct a hearing and enforce this chapter or other employee-protection law.
(Oct. 8, 2016, D.C. Law 21-157, § 7, 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 § 7 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).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 32 - Labor › Chapter 10A - Building Service Employees Minimum Work Week › § 32–1051.07. Penalties

§ 32–1051.07. Penalties.
(a)(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, a covered employer who willfully violates the posting requirements of § 32-1051.04 shall be assessed a civil penalty not to exceed $100 for each day that the covered employer fails to post the notice; provided, that the total penalty shall not exceed $500.
(2) No liability for failure to post the notice shall arise under this section if the Mayor has failed to provide the notice required by § 32-1051.04 to the covered employer.
(b)(1) A covered employer who fails to comply with any of the requirements of this chapter, other than the posting requirements of section 5, shall be subject to a fine of not more than $5,000 for each violation for each day that the violation continues.
(2) For the purposes of this subsection, each violation of a covered employee's right provided by this chapter shall constitute a separate violation of this chapter.
(c)(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the Mayor shall assess an administrative penalty against a covered employer for a violation of this chapter. In assessing the amount of the fine to be imposed pursuant to the following authorized penalties, the Mayor may consider factors the Mayor determines appropriate, including a covered employer's past history of violations of this chapter:
(A) For the first violation, a maximum fine of up to $500; and
(B) For any subsequent violation, a maximum fine of up to $1,000.
(2) No administrative penalty may be collected unless the Mayor provided a covered employer alleged to have violated this chapter:
(A) Notification of the violation;
(B) The amount of the administrative penalty that may be imposed; and
(C) An opportunity to request a hearing.
(Oct. 8, 2016, D.C. Law 21-157, § 8, 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 § 8 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).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 32 - Labor › Chapter 10A - Building Service Employees Minimum Work Week › § 32–1051.09. Conciliation of dispute

§ 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).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 32 - Labor › Chapter 10A - Building Service Employees Minimum Work Week › § 32–1051.12. Representation

§ 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).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 32 - Labor › Chapter 10A - Building Service Employees Minimum Work Week › § 32–1051.14. Costs and attorney's fees

§ 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).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 32 - Labor › Chapter 10A - Building Service Employees Minimum Work Week › § 32–1051.16. Rules

§ 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).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 32 - Labor › Chapter 10A - Building Service Employees Minimum Work Week › § 32–1051.17. Applicability. [Repealed]

§ 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).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 32 - Labor › Chapter 10B - Domestic Worker Contracts › § 32–1071.02. Services contracts and other requirements for hiring entities and referral agencies. [Applicable Janaury 29, 2024]

§ 32–1071.02. Services contracts and other requirements for hiring entities and referral agencies. [Applicable Janaury 29, 2024]
Applicable Janaury 29, 2024.
(Mar. 10, 2023, D.C. Law 24-305, § 102, 70 DCR 902; Sept. 6, 2023, D.C. Law 25-50, § 7090(b), 70 DCR 10366.)
Applicability
Section 7090(b) of D.C. Law 25-50 amended section 401 of D.C. Law 24-305 changing the applicability provision impacting this section to January 29, 2024. Therefore the creation of this section by Law 24-305 shall be applicable January 29, 2024.
Applicability of D.C. Law 24-305: § 401 of D.C. Law 24-305 provided that the creation of this section by § 102 of D.C. Law 24-305 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.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 32 - Labor › Chapter 10B - Domestic Worker Contracts › § 32–1071.04. Enforcement. [Applicable Janaury 29, 2024]

§ 32–1071.04. Enforcement. [Applicable Janaury 29, 2024]
Applicable Janaury 29, 2024.
(Mar. 10, 2023, D.C. Law 24-305, § 104, 70 DCR 902; Sept. 6, 2023, D.C. Law 25-50, § 7090(b), 70 DCR 10366.)
Applicability
Section 7090(b) of D.C. Law 25-50 amended section 401 of D.C. Law 24-305 changing the applicability provision impacting this section to January 29, 2024. Therefore the creation of this section by Law 24-305 shall be applicable January 29, 2024.
Applicability of D.C. Law 24-305: § 401 of D.C. Law 24-305 provided that the creation of this section by § 104 of D.C. Law 24-305 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.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 32 - Labor › Chapter 10B - Domestic Worker Contracts › § 32–1071.05. Rules

§ 32–1071.05. 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 necessary to implement the provisions of this title, including:
(1) When the requirement to modify or replace a services contract under section 102(b)(4) shall apply;
(2) Recordkeeping requirements for a hiring entity or a referral agency; and
(3) Procedures for limiting the collection, retention, use, and disclosure of information related to the immigration status of individuals covered by this title.
(Mar. 10, 2023, D.C. Law 24-305, § 105, 70 DCR 902.)
Applicability
Section 7090(a) of D.C. Law 25-50 amended section 401 of D.C. Law 24-305 changing the applicability provision impacting this section to January 1, 2023. Therefore the creation of this section by Law 24-305 has been implemented.
Applicability of D.C. Law 24-305: § 401 of D.C. Law 24-305 provided that the creation of this section by § 105 of D.C. Law 24-305 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.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 32 - Labor › Chapter 10B - Domestic Worker Contracts › § 32–1071.06. Collective bargaining agreements. [Applicable Janaury 29, 2024]

§ 32–1071.06. Collective bargaining agreements. [Applicable Janaury 29, 2024]
Applicable Janaury 29, 2024.
(Mar. 10, 2023, D.C. Law 24-305, § 106, 70 DCR 902; Sept. 6, 2023, D.C. Law 25-50, § 7090(b), 70 DCR 10366.)
Applicability
Section 7090(b) of D.C. Law 25-50 amended section 401 of D.C. Law 24-305 changing the applicability provision impacting this section to January 29, 2024. Therefore the creation of this section by Law 24-305 shall be applicable January 29, 2024.
Applicability of D.C. Law 24-305: § 401 of D.C. Law 24-305 provided that the creation of this section by § 106 of D.C. Law 24-305 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.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 32 - Labor › Chapter 11 - Occupational Safety and Health › § 32–1101. Definitions

§ 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.
(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; Mar. 10, 2023, D.C. Law 24-305, § 301, 70 DCR 902.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 36-1201.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 36-410.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 32 - Labor › Chapter 11 - Occupational Safety and Health › § 32–1102. Applicability to employment in workplaces. [Not Applicable]

§ 32–1102. Applicability to employment in workplaces. [Not Applicable]
Not Applicable.
(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.
Applicability
Section 26 (a) of D.C. Law 7-186 (§ 32-1124(a)) provided that §§ 32-1102, 32-1103, 32-1105 to 32-1123, and the repeal of Chapter 8 of Title 32 shall apply 2 years after approval of the plan by the Secretary. That condition has not been met.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 32 - Labor › Chapter 11 - Occupational Safety and Health › § 32–1103. Duties of employer and employees. [Not Applicable]

§ 32–1103. Duties of employer and employees. [Not Applicable]
Not Applicable.
(Mar. 16, 1989, D.C. Law 7-186, § 4, 35 DCR 8250.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 36-1203.
1981 Ed., § 36-1202.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 32-1114, § 32-1120, and § 32-1124.
Applicability
Section 26 (a) of D.C. Law 7-186 (§ 32-1124(a)) provided that §§ 32-1102, 32-1103, 32-1105 to 32-1123, and the repeal of Chapter 8 of Title 32 shall apply 2 years after approval of the plan by the Secretary. That condition has not been met.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 32 - Labor › Chapter 11 - Occupational Safety and Health › § 32–1104. Occupational safety and health plan

§ 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.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 32 - Labor › Chapter 11 - Occupational Safety and Health › § 32–1105. District of Columbia Occupational Safety and Health Board. [Not Applicable]

§ 32–1105. District of Columbia Occupational Safety and Health Board. [Not Applicable]
Not Applicable.
(Mar. 16, 1989, D.C. Law 7-186, § 6, 35 DCR 8250.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 36-1205.
1981 Ed., § 36-1202.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 32-1101, § 32-1106, § 32-1107, and § 32-1124.
Applicability
Section 26 (a) of D.C. Law 7-186 (§ 32-1124(a)) provided that §§ 32-1102, 32-1103, 32-1105 to 32-1123, and the repeal of Chapter 8 of Title 32 shall apply 2 years after approval of the plan by the Secretary. That condition has not been met.
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.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 32 - Labor › Chapter 11 - Occupational Safety and Health › § 32–1106. Occupational Safety and Health Commission. [Not Applicable]

§ 32–1106. Occupational Safety and Health Commission. [Not Applicable]
Not Applicable.
(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.
Applicability
Section 26 (a) of D.C. Law 7-186 (§ 32-1124(a)) provided that §§ 32-1102, 32-1103, 32-1105 to 32-1123, and the repeal of Chapter 8 of Title 32 shall apply 2 years after approval of the plan by the Secretary. That condition has not been met.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 32 - Labor › Chapter 11 - Occupational Safety and Health › § 32–1107. Powers of administration and enforcement. [Not Applicable]

§ 32–1107. Powers of administration and enforcement. [Not Applicable]
Not Applicable.
(Mar. 16, 1989, D.C. Law 7-186, § 8, 35 DCR 8250.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 36-1207.
1981 Ed., § 36-1206.
Applicability
Section 26 (a) of D.C. Law 7-186 (§ 32-1124(a)) provided that §§ 32-1102, 32-1103, 32-1105 to 32-1123, and the repeal of Chapter 8 of Title 32 shall apply 2 years after approval of the plan by the Secretary. That condition has not been met.
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.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 32 - Labor › Chapter 11 - Occupational Safety and Health › § 32–1108. Occupational safety and health standards. [Not Applicable]

§ 32–1108. Occupational safety and health standards. [Not Applicable]
Not Applicable.
(Mar. 16, 1989, D.C. Law 7-186, § 9, 35 DCR 8250.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 36-1208.
1981 Ed., § 36-1206.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 32-1105, § 32-1109, § 32-1113, § 32-1114, § 32-1120, and § 32-1121.
Applicability
Section 26 (a) of D.C. Law 7-186 (§ 32-1124(a)) provided that §§ 32-1102, 32-1103, 32-1105 to 32-1123, and the repeal of Chapter 8 of Title 32 shall apply 2 years after approval of the plan by the Secretary. That condition has not been met.
References in Text
“Section 4(b)(2) or section 6 of the Federal Act” referred to in (a), is 29 U.S.C. § 653 or 29 U.S.C. § 655, respectively.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 32 - Labor › Chapter 11 - Occupational Safety and Health › § 32–1109. Emergency temporary rules. [Not Applicable]

§ 32–1109. Emergency temporary rules. [Not Applicable]
Not Applicable.
(Mar. 16, 1989, D.C. Law 7-186, § 10, 35 DCR 8250.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 36-1209.
1981 Ed., § 36-1206.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 32-1108, § 32-1114, § 32-1120, and § 32-1121.
Applicability
Section 26 (a) of D.C. Law 7-186 (§ 32-1124(a)) provided that §§ 32-1102, 32-1103, 32-1105 to 32-1123, and the repeal of Chapter 8 of Title 32 shall apply 2 years after approval of the plan by the Secretary. That condition has not been met.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 32 - Labor › Chapter 11 - Occupational Safety and Health › § 32–1110. Temporary variances; application for temporary order. [Not Applicable]

§ 32–1110. Temporary variances; application for temporary order. [Not Applicable]
Not Applicable.
(Mar. 16, 1989, D.C. Law 7-186, § 11, 35 DCR 8250.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 36-1210.
1981 Ed., § 36-1206.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 32-1105, § 32-1114, § 32-1120, and § 32-1121.
Applicability
Section 26 (a) of D.C. Law 7-186 (§ 32-1124(a)) provided that §§ 32-1102, 32-1103, 32-1105 to 32-1123, and the repeal of Chapter 8 of Title 32 shall apply 2 years after approval of the plan by the Secretary. That condition has not been met.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 32 - Labor › Chapter 11 - Occupational Safety and Health › § 32–1111. Permanent variances. [Not Applicable]

§ 32–1111. Permanent variances. [Not Applicable]
Not Applicable.
(Mar. 16, 1989, D.C. Law 7-186, § 12, 35 DCR 8250.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 36-1211.
1981 Ed., § 36-1206.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 32-1105, § 32-1114, § 32-1120, and § 32-1121.
Applicability
Section 26 (a) of D.C. Law 7-186 (§ 32-1124(a)) provided that §§ 32-1102, 32-1103, 32-1105 to 32-1123, and the repeal of Chapter 8 of Title 32 shall apply 2 years after approval of the plan by the Secretary. That condition has not been met.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 32 - Labor › Chapter 11 - Occupational Safety and Health › § 32–1112. Inspection and investigations. [Not Applicable]

§ 32–1112. Inspection and investigations. [Not Applicable]
Not Applicable.
(Mar. 16, 1989, D.C. Law 7-186, § 13, 35 DCR 8250.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 36-1212.
1981 Ed., § 36-1206.
Applicability
Section 26 (a) of D.C. Law 7-186 (§ 32-1124(a)) provided that §§ 32-1102, 32-1103, 32-1105 to 32-1123, and the repeal of Chapter 8 of Title 32 shall apply 2 years after approval of the plan by the Secretary. That condition has not been met.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 32 - Labor › Chapter 11 - Occupational Safety and Health › § 32–1113. Recordkeeping and reporting. [Not Applicable]

§ 32–1113. Recordkeeping and reporting. [Not Applicable]
Not Applicable.
(Mar. 16, 1989, D.C. Law 7-186, § 14, 35 DCR 8250.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 36-1213.
1981 Ed., § 36-1206.
Applicability
Section 26 (a) of D.C. Law 7-186 (§ 32-1124(a)) provided that §§ 32-1102, 32-1103, 32-1105 to 32-1123, and the repeal of Chapter 8 of Title 32 shall apply 2 years after approval of the plan by the Secretary. That condition has not been met.
References in Text
The repeal of “§ 32-808(c)”, referred to in (g), is provided for by D.C. Law 7-186, § 25.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 32 - Labor › Chapter 11 - Occupational Safety and Health › § 32–1114. Citations. [Not Applicable]

§ 32–1114. Citations. [Not Applicable]
Not Applicable.
(Mar. 16, 1989, D.C. Law 7-186, § 15, 35 DCR 8250.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 36-1214.
1981 Ed., § 36-1206.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 32-1115 and § 32-1120.
Applicability
Section 26 (a) of D.C. Law 7-186 (§ 32-1124(a)) provided that §§ 32-1102, 32-1103, 32-1105 to 32-1123, and the repeal of Chapter 8 of Title 32 shall apply 2 years after approval of the plan by the Secretary. That condition has not been met.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 32 - Labor › Chapter 11 - Occupational Safety and Health › § 32–1115. Procedure for enforcement. [Not Applicable]

§ 32–1115. Procedure for enforcement. [Not Applicable]
Not Applicable.
(Mar. 16, 1989, D.C. Law 7-186, § 16, 35 DCR 8250.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 36-1215.
1981 Ed., § 36-1206.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 32-1106, § 32-1116, and § 32-1122.
Applicability
Section 26 (a) of D.C. Law 7-186 (§ 32-1124(a)) provided that §§ 32-1102, 32-1103, 32-1105 to 32-1123, and the repeal of Chapter 8 of Title 32 shall apply 2 years after approval of the plan by the Secretary. That condition has not been met.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 32 - Labor › Chapter 11 - Occupational Safety and Health › § 32–1116. Judicial review and enforcement. [Not Applicable]

§ 32–1116. Judicial review and enforcement. [Not Applicable]
Not Applicable.
(Mar. 16, 1989, D.C. Law 7-186, § 17, 35 DCR 8250.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 36-1216.
1981 Ed., § 36-1206.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 32-1122.
Applicability
Section 26 (a) of D.C. Law 7-186 (§ 32-1124(a)) provided that §§ 32-1102, 32-1103, 32-1105 to 32-1123, and the repeal of Chapter 8 of Title 32 shall apply 2 years after approval of the plan by the Secretary. That condition has not been met.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 32 - Labor › Chapter 11 - Occupational Safety and Health › § 32–1117. Nondiscrimination. [Not Applicable]

§ 32–1117. Nondiscrimination. [Not Applicable]
Not Applicable.
(Mar. 16, 1989, D.C. Law 7-186, § 18, 35 DCR 8250.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 36-1217.
1981 Ed., § 36-1206.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 32-1106 and § 32-1107.
Applicability
Section 26 (a) of D.C. Law 7-186 (§ 32-1124(a)) provided that §§ 32-1102, 32-1103, 32-1105 to 32-1123, and the repeal of Chapter 8 of Title 32 shall apply 2 years after approval of the plan by the Secretary. That condition has not been met.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 32 - Labor › Chapter 11 - Occupational Safety and Health › § 32–1118. Procedures to counteract imminent danger. [Not Applicable]

§ 32–1118. Procedures to counteract imminent danger. [Not Applicable]
Not Applicable.
(Mar. 16, 1989, D.C. Law 7-186, § 19, 35 DCR 8250.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 36-1218.
1981 Ed., § 36-1206.
Applicability
Section 26 (a) of D.C. Law 7-186 (§ 32-1124(a)) provided that §§ 32-1102, 32-1103, 32-1105 to 32-1123, and the repeal of Chapter 8 of Title 32 shall apply 2 years after approval of the plan by the Secretary. That condition has not been met.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 32 - Labor › Chapter 11 - Occupational Safety and Health › § 32–1119. Confidentiality of trade secrets. [Not Applicable]

§ 32–1119. Confidentiality of trade secrets. [Not Applicable]
Not Applicable.
(Mar. 16, 1989, D.C. Law 7-186, § 20, 35 DCR 8250.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 36-1219.
1981 Ed., § 36-1206.
Applicability
Section 26 (a) of D.C. Law 7-186 (§ 32-1124(a)) provided that §§ 32-1102, 32-1103, 32-1105 to 32-1123, and the repeal of Chapter 8 of Title 32 shall apply 2 years after approval of the plan by the Secretary. That condition has not been met.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 32 - Labor › Chapter 11 - Occupational Safety and Health › § 32–1120. Civil penalties. [Not Applicable]

§ 32–1120. Civil penalties. [Not Applicable]
Not Applicable.
(Mar. 16, 1989, D.C. Law 7-186, § 21, 35 DCR 8250.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 36-1220.
1981 Ed., § 36-1206.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 32-1114, § 32-1115, § 32-1116, and § 32-1122.
Applicability
Section 26 (a) of D.C. Law 7-186 (§ 32-1124(a)) provided that §§ 32-1102, 32-1103, 32-1105 to 32-1123, and the repeal of Chapter 8 of Title 32 shall apply 2 years after approval of the plan by the Secretary. That condition has not been met.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 32 - Labor › Chapter 11 - Occupational Safety and Health › § 32–1121. Criminal penalties. [Not Applicable]

§ 32–1121. Criminal penalties. [Not Applicable]
Not Applicable.
(Mar. 16, 1989, D.C. Law 7-186, § 22, 35 DCR 8250.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 36-1221.
1981 Ed., § 36-1206.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 32-1122.
Applicability
Section 26 (a) of D.C. Law 7-186 (§ 32-1124(a)) provided that §§ 32-1102, 32-1103, 32-1105 to 32-1123, and the repeal of Chapter 8 of Title 32 shall apply 2 years after approval of the plan by the Secretary. That condition has not been met.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 32 - Labor › Chapter 11 - Occupational Safety and Health › § 32–1122. Action against District government. [Not Applicable]

§ 32–1122. Action against District government. [Not Applicable]
Not Applicable.
(Mar. 16, 1989, D.C. Law 7-186, § 23, 35 DCR 8250.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 36-1222.
1981 Ed., § 36-1206.
Applicability
Section 26 (a) of D.C. Law 7-186 (§ 32-1124(a)) provided that §§ 32-1102, 32-1103, 32-1105 to 32-1123, and the repeal of Chapter 8 of Title 32 shall apply 2 years after approval of the plan by the Secretary. That condition has not been met.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 32 - Labor › Chapter 11 - Occupational Safety and Health › § 32–1123. Establishment of Office of Occupational Safety and Health; promulgation of rules and regulations. [Not Applicable]

§ 32–1123. Establishment of Office of Occupational Safety and Health; promulgation of rules and regulations. [Not Applicable]
Not Applicable.
(Mar. 16, 1989, D.C. Law 7-186, § 24, 35 DCR 8250.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 36-1223.
1981 Ed., § 36-1206.
Applicability
Section 26 (a) of D.C. Law 7-186 (§ 32-1124(a)) provided that §§ 32-1102, 32-1103, 32-1105 to 32-1123, and the repeal of Chapter 8 of Title 32 shall apply 2 years after approval of the plan by the Secretary. That condition has not been met.
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.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 32 - Labor › Chapter 11 - Occupational Safety and Health › § 32–1124. Applicability

§ 32–1124. Applicability.
(a) Sections 32-1102, 32-1103, 32-1105 through 32-1123, and the repeal of Subchapter I of Chapter 8 of Title 32 shall apply 2 years after approval of the plan by the Secretary.
(b) Rules and standards adopted pursuant to any act repealed or superseded by this chapter shall remain in effect following March 16, 1989, unless replaced or repealed by rules and standards promulgated under this chapter.
(c) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to supercede or in any manner affect any worker’s compensation law or to enlarge or diminish the common law or statutory rights, duties, or liabilities of employers and employees with respect to any injury, disease, or death of an employee arising from or in the course of employment.
(Mar. 16, 1989, D.C. Law 7-186, § 26, 35 DCR 8250.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 36-1224.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 32 - Labor › Chapter 11A - Prohibition Against Assisting Certain Employment of Perpetrators of Child Sexual Offenses › § 32–1131.01. Definitions

§ 32–1131.01. Definitions.
For the purposes of this chapter, the term:
(1) "Assist" does not include the routine transmission of administrative and personnel files; provided, that the requirements of reporting conduct are followed in accordance with § 4-1321.02.
(2) "Child development facility" shall have the same meaning as provided in § 7-2031(3).
(3) "Covered employee" means an employee of the District government or an employee, contractor, or agent of a school or child development facility.
(4) "Minor" means an individual who has not yet attained 18 years of age.
(5) "School" means a public, public charter, independent, private, or parochial school organized or authorized to operate under the laws of the District that offers instruction at any level or grade from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade.
(6) "Sexual abuse" shall have the same meaning as provided in § 22-3020.51(4).
(7) "Sexual misconduct" means verbal, nonverbal, written or electronic communication, or any other act directed toward or with a minor or student that is designed to establish a sexual relationship with a minor or student, including:
(A) A sexual invitation;
(B) Dating or soliciting a date;
(C) Engaging in sexual dialogue;
(D) Making sexually suggestive comments;
(E) Describing sexual encounters; or
(F) Physical exposure of a sexual or erotic nature.
(Apr. 11, 2019, D.C. Law 22-294, § 201, 66 DCR 1707.)
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 32 - Labor › Chapter 11A - Prohibition Against Assisting Certain Employment of Perpetrators of Child Sexual Offenses › § 32–1131.02. Prohibition against assisting certain employment of perpetrator of child sexual abuse offenses

§ 32–1131.02. Prohibition against assisting certain employment of perpetrator of child sexual abuse offenses.
(a) A covered employee is prohibited from assisting an employee, contractor, or agent of a school or a child development facility in obtaining a new job involving direct interaction with minors if the covered employee knows, or has probable cause to believe, that such employee, contractor, or agent engaged in sexual misconduct or sexual abuse regarding a child or student in violation of District or federal law.
(b) The prohibition in subsection (a) of this section shall not apply if the information giving rise to probable cause:
(1) Has been properly reported to:
(A) A law enforcement agency with jurisdiction over the alleged sexual misconduct or sexual abuse; and
(B) Any other appropriate authorities as required by federal or District law, including any authorities identified under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, approved June 23, 1972 (86 Stat. 373; 20 U.S.C. 1681
et seq.
), and 34 C.F.R. Part 106; and
(2)(A) The matter has been officially closed or the United States Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia or the Metropolitan Police Department has investigated the allegations and notified school or child development facility officials that there is insufficient information to establish probable cause that the employee, contractor, or agent engaged in sexual misconduct or sexual abuse regarding a minor or student in violation of District or federal law;
(B) The employee, contractor, or agent has been charged with, and acquitted or otherwise exonerated of the alleged misconduct or abuse; or
(C) The case or investigation remains open and there have been no charges filed against, or indictment of, the employee, contractor, or agent within 4 years of the date on which the information was reported to the United States Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia or the Metropolitan Police Department.
(Apr. 11, 2019, D.C. Law 22-294, § 202, 66 DCR 1707.)
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 32 - Labor › Chapter 12 - Parental Leave. [Recodified] › § 32–1201. Definitions

§ 32–1201. Definitions.
Recodified as § 32-521.01
(Aug. 17, 1994, D.C. Law 10-146, § 2, 41 DCR 4477; Apr. 18, 1996, D.C. Law 11-110, § 44(a), 43 DCR 530; Apr. 3, 2001, D.C. Law 13-237, § 4(a), 48 DCR 597; July 18, 2008, D.C. Law 18-33, § 5, 56 DCR 4269.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 36-1601.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 2-1411.03.
Effect of Amendments
D.C. Law 13-237 added pars. (1A) and (4).
D.C. Law 18-33, in par. (2)(E), substituted “married to, or in a domestic partnership with,” for “married to”; and added par. (5).
Cross References
Complaints of violations, enforcement, see § 2-1411.03.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90-day) amendment of section, see § 4(a) of the District of Columbia Emancipation Day Emergency Amendment Act of 2000 (D.C. Act 13-307, April 7, 2000, 47 DCR 2710).
For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 4(a) of District of Columbia Emancipation Day Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2001 (D.C. Act 14-20, March 16, 2001, 48 DCR 2699).
Temporary Legislation
For temporary (225 day) amendment of section, see § 4(a) of District of Columbia Emancipation Day Temporary Act of 2000 (D.C. Law 13-152, July 18, 2000, law notification 47 DCR 6102).
Delegation of Authority
Delegation of authority pursuant to D.C. Law 10-146, the “D.C. Parental Leave Act of 1994”, see Mayor’s Order 95-66, May 2, 1995.
Resolutions
Resolution 14-409, the “Council Emancipation Day Delegation Emergency Resolution of 2002”, was approved effective April 9, 2002.