D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 4, r. 4-510

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 49, December 6, 2024
Rule 4-510 - MARITAL STATUS GUIDELINES
510.1

Recruiting methods for all job classifications shall not include a preference for a specific marital status. For example, an employer shall not advertise, "Excellent opportunity for a single person who enjoys travel" or "Stable, married person preferred."

510.2

Questions pertaining solely to marital status shall be eliminated from applications for employment, unless the employer can show a business necessity for the inquiry.

510.3

Decisions on hiring, promotion, compensation, lay-off, and other terms and conditions of employment shall not be related to marital status.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 4, r. 4-510

Final Rulemaking published at 56 DCR 006029 (July 31, 2009)