D.C. Municipal Regulations (Last Updated: September 13, 2017) |
Title 4. HUMAN RIGHTS AND RELATIONS |
Chapter 4-5. EMPLOYMENT GUIDELINES |
Section 4-510. MARITAL STATUS GUIDELINES
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510.1Recruiting 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.”
510.2Questions pertaining solely to marital status shall be eliminated from applications for employment, unless the employer can show a business necessity for the inquiry.
510.3Decisions on hiring, promotion, compensation, lay-off, and other terms and conditions of employment shall not be related to marital status.
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Final Rulemaking published at 56 DCR 006029 (July 31, 2009).