D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 4, r. 4-1600

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 49, December 6, 2024

Rule 4-1600 - AUTHORITY AND PURPOSE

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The provisions of this chapter are promulgated to implement the District of Columbia Family and Medical Leave Act of 1990, effective October 3, 1990 (D.C. Law 8-181; D.C. Official Code §§ 32-501et seq.) (Act or DCFMLA).

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The Director of the Office of Human Rights (OHR), under Mayor's Order 2009-45, dated March 31, 2009, is delegated the authority to issue rules to implement the Act.

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The purpose of these regulations is to provide guidance on, and procedures and standards for, the implementation of the DCFMLA and to notify the District government as an employer, other covered employers within the District, and eligible employees of their rights and responsibilities under the Act.

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An employer cannot create a rule or policy which diminishes the rights of employees or the obligations of employers.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 4, r. 4-1600

Final Rulemaking published at 38 DCR 4350 (July 12, 1991); as amended by Notice of Final Rulemaking published at 57 DCR 10789 (November 19, 2010)

The Notice of Final Rulemkaing published at 57 DCR 10789 (November 19, 2010) amends Chapter 16 of Title 4 by renaming it, "District of Columbia Family and Medical Leave Act." The Notice of Final Rulemaking also amends the existing the sections within Chapter 16, including renaming some of the sections.

Authority: The Director of the Office of Human Rights, pursuant to section 301(c) of the Human Rights Act of 1977, effective December 13, 1977 (D.C. Law 2-38; D.C. Official Code § 2-1403.01(c)) , and Mayor's Order 2009-45, dated March 31, 2009.