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D.C. Municipal Regulations (Last Updated: September 13, 2017) |
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Title 4. HUMAN RIGHTS AND RELATIONS |
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Chapter 4-1. COMPLAINTS OF DISCRIMINATION IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA GOVERNMENT |
Section 4-101. COVERAGE
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101.1The provisions of this chapter shall govern the processing of any complaint involving discrimination on grounds of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, genetic information, and disability.
101.2The procedures set forth in this chapter shall apply to matters presently pending or hereafter filed with a District government agency.
101.3Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to supersede any federal or District law, nor to invalidate any proceedings commenced under the authority of any prior regulations.
101.4Sexual harassment shall be deemed to be a form of sex discrimination which is prohibited under District laws and regulations, including this chapter.
101.5Employees of the District government shall have certain rights to file complaints with the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) pursuant to § 706 of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, 42 U.S.C. § 2000e-5, and to pursue remedies provided for in the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, as amended, 29 U.S.C. §§ 626 and 633.