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D.C. Municipal Regulations (Last Updated: September 13, 2017) |
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Title 7. EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS |
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Chapter 7-32. ACCRUED SICK AND SAFE LEAVE |
Section 7-3203. USES OF PAID LEAVE
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3203.1 An employee may use paid leave for the following reasons:
(a) An absence resulting from a physical or mental illness, injury, or medical condition of the employee;
(b) An absence resulting from obtaining professional medical diagnosis or care or preventive medical care for the employee; or
(c) An absence for the purpose of caring for a family member who has any of the conditions or needs for diagnosis or care described in paragraphs (a) and (b) of this subsection.
3203.2 An employee may also use paid leave for an absence if the employee or the employee’s family member is a victim of stalking, domestic violence, or sexual abuse and the absence is directly related to medical, social, or legal services pertaining to the stalking, domestic violence, or sexual abuse for the purposes of:
(a) Seeking medical attention for the employee or the employee’s family member to treat or recover from physical or psychological injury or disability caused by the stalking, domestic violence, or sexual abuse;
(b) Obtaining services for the employee or the employee’s family member from a victim services organization;
(c) Obtaining psychological or other counseling services for the employee or the employee’s family member;
(d) The temporary or permanent relocation of the employee or the employee’s family member;
(e) Taking legal action, including preparing for or participating in any criminal or civil proceeding related to or resulting from the stalking, domestic violence, or sexual abuse; or
(f) Taking other actions that could be reasonably determined to enhance the physical, psychological, or economic health or safety of the employee or the employee’s family member or the safety of those who work or associate with the employee.