D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 6, r. 6-B1301
The Mayor shall implement and maintain programs for the training and development of employees. This shall be conducted through planned courses, programs, systems or other instruction or education in fields that are or will be related to the performance of official duties for the District government. This system of training shall be created to ensure that the principles of efficiency, economy, and equitable treatment for all employees are carried out for the successful operation of the District government.
The training and development shall be conducted to increase the knowledge, proficiency, ability, skill, and qualifications of the employees in the performance of their duties.
A District government employee shall not suffer a loss in pay, tenure, or any other rights and benefits because he or she participated in any training or career development program when the participation has been approved or authorized by the District government.
The provisions of any training program negotiated between the District government and a labor organization shall take precedence over the provisions of this chapter for employees in a bargaining unit represented by a labor organization, to the extent that there is a difference.
D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 6, r. 6-B1301