Enforcement by civil action.
D.C. Code § 32-521.05
in effect32-521.05. Enforcement by civil action.
(a)
Subject to the provisions in subsection (b) of this section, an employee or the Mayor may bring a civil action against any employer to enforce the provisions of this subchapter in any court of competent jurisdiction.
(b)
No civil action may be commenced more than 1 year after the occurrence or discovery of the alleged violation of this subchapter.
(c)
If a court determines that an employer violated any provision of this subchapter, the damages provision prescribed in § 32-1204(b)(6) and (c) shall apply.
(Aug. 17, 1994, D.C. Law 10-146, § 6, 41 DCR 4477.)
Source: Council of the District of Columbia (code.dccouncil.gov)URL: https://code.dccouncil.gov/us/dc/council/code/sections/32-521.05Fetched: 10/21/2026
