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D.C. Code § 32-501 Definitions
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For purposes of this chapter, the term: (1) “Employee” means any individual who has been employed by the same employer for 1 year without a break in service except for regular holiday, sick, or personal leave granted by the employer and has worked at least 1000 hours during the 1…
D.C. Code § 32-502 Family leave requirement
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(a) An employee shall be entitled to a total of 16 workweeks of family leave during any 24-month period for: (1) The birth of a child of the employee; (2) The placement of a child with the employee for adoption or foster care; (3) The placement of a child with the employee for wh…
D.C. Code § 32-503 Medical leave requirement
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(a) Subject to the provisions of § 32-504, any employee who becomes unable to perform the functions of the employee’s position because of a serious health condition shall be entitled to medical leave for as long as the employee is unable to perform the functions, except that the …
D.C. Code § 32-504 Certification
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(a) An employer may require that a request for family leave under § 32-502(a)(4) or medical leave under § 32-503 be supported by a certification issued by the health care provider of the employee or family member. The employee shall provide a copy of the certification to the empl…