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D.C. Code § 32-1341 Definitions
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For the purposes of this subchapter, the term: (1) “Applicant” means any person considered or who requests to be considered for employment by an employer. (2) “Arrest” means being apprehended, detained, taken into custody, held for investigation, or restrained by a law enforcemen…
D.C. Code § 32-1342 Inquiries into certain arrests, accusations, and convictions
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(a) An employer may not make an inquiry about or require an applicant to disclose or reveal: (1) An arrest; or (2) A criminal accusation made against the applicant, which: (A) Is not then pending against the applicant; or (B) Did not result in a conviction. (b) An employer may no…
D.C. Code § 32-1343 Filing a complaint with the Office of Human Rights; exclusive remedy
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(a) A person claiming to be aggrieved by a violation of this subchapter may file an administrative complaint with the Office of Human Rights, in accordance with the procedures set forth in subchapter III of Unit A of Chapter 14 of Title 2 [§ 2-1403.01 et seq.]. (b) The administra…
D.C. Code § 32-1344 Penalties
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If the Commission on Human Rights finds that a violation of this subchapter has occurred, the commission shall impose the following penalties, of which half shall be awarded to the complainant: (1) For employers that employ 11 to 30 employees, a fine of up to $1,000; (2) For empl…