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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…
D.C. Code § 32-1345 Reporting requirements
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(a) The Office of Human Rights shall maintain data on the number of complaints filed pursuant to this subchapter, demographic information on the complainants, the number of investigations it conducts, and the disposition of every complaint and investigation. (b) Data maintained b…
D.C. Code § 32-1351 Hiring of qualified ex-offenders
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The Department of Public Works shall hire qualified ex-offenders to fill at least 26.9 full-time equivalent positions dedicated to the agency’s alley-cutback, graffiti-removal, and other public works programs.