D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 4, r. 4-1799

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 49, December 6, 2024
Rule 4-1799 - DEFINITIONS

For the purposes of this Chapter, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings ascribed:

"DCFMLA" - 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.).

"DOES" - the District of Columbia Department of Employment Services.

"Employee" - an individual who qualifies as a "covered employee" pursuant to D.C. Official Code § 32-541.01(3).

"Employer" - a "covered employer" pursuant to D.C. Official Code § 32541.01(4).

"Federal FMLA" - The Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993, approved February 5, 1993 (Pub. L 103-3; 107 Stat. 6; 29 U.S.C.A. §§ 2601et seq.).

"Paid-Leave Benefits" - leave or benefits related to the UPLA as described throughout 7 DCMR §§ 3400 et seq. and 3500 et seq.

"OHR" - the District of Columbia Office of Human Rights.

"UPLA" - The Universal Paid Leave Amendment Act of 2016, effective April 7, 2017 (D.C. Law 21-264; D.C. Official Code § 32-541.02(b)) .

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 4, r. 4-1799

Final Rulemaking published at 69 DCR 9526 (7/29/2022)