1799. DEFINITIONS

1799 DEFINITIONS For the purposes of this Chapter, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings ascribed: “DCFMLA” – The District of Columbia Family and Medical Leave Act of 1990, effective October 3, 1990 (D.C. Law 8-181; D.C. Official Code §§ 32-501 et seq.). “DOES” - the District of Columbia Department of Employment Services. “Employee” - an individual who qualifies as a “covered employee” pursuant to D.C. Official Code § 32-541.01(3). “Employer” - a “covered employer” pursuant to D.C. Official Code § 32-541.01(4). “Federal FMLA” - The Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993, approved February 5, 1993 (Pub. L 103-3; 107 Stat. 6; 29 U.S.C.A. §§ 2601 et seq.). “Paid-Leave Benefits” - leave or benefits related to the UPLA as described throughout 7 DCMR §§ 3400 et seq. and 3500 et seq. “OHR” – the District of Columbia Office of Human Rights. “UPLA” – The Universal Paid Leave Amendment Act of 2016, effective April 7, 2017 (D.C. Law 21-264; D.C. Official Code § 32-541.02(b)). SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 69 DCR 009526 (July 29, 2022). District of Columbia Municipal Regulations Human Rights and Relations 4 DCMR § 1799