Penalties.
D.C. Code § 32-1051.07
in effect32-1051.07. Penalties.
(a)
(1)
Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, a covered employer who willfully violates the posting requirements of § 32-1051.04 shall be assessed a civil penalty not to exceed $100 for each day that the covered employer fails to post the notice; provided, that the total penalty shall not exceed $500.
(2)
No liability for failure to post the notice shall arise under this section if the Mayor has failed to provide the notice required by § 32-1051.04 to the covered employer.
(b)
(1)
A covered employer who fails to comply with any of the requirements of this chapter, other than the posting requirements of section 5, shall be subject to a fine of not more than $5,000 for each violation for each day that the violation continues.
(2)
For the purposes of this subsection, each violation of a covered employee's right provided by this chapter shall constitute a separate violation of this chapter.
(c)
(1)
Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the Mayor shall assess an administrative penalty against a covered employer for a violation of this chapter. In assessing the amount of the fine to be imposed pursuant to the following authorized penalties, the Mayor may consider factors the Mayor determines appropriate, including a covered employer's past history of violations of this chapter:
(A)
For the first violation, a maximum fine of up to $500; and
(B)
For any subsequent violation, a maximum fine of up to $1,000.
(2)
No administrative penalty may be collected unless the Mayor provided a covered employer alleged to have violated this chapter:
(A)
Notification of the violation;
(B)
The amount of the administrative penalty that may be imposed; and
(C)
An opportunity to request a hearing.
(Oct. 8, 2016, D.C. Law 21-157, § 8, 63 DCR 10739.)
Source: Council of the District of Columbia (code.dccouncil.gov)URL: https://code.dccouncil.gov/us/dc/council/code/sections/32-1051.07Fetched: 10/21/2026