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About Workplace Posters

Please note, there are additional required posters provided by other agencies are described in the Posting Requirements

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Employers in the District of Columbia are legally required to display the following 4 posters in areas where employees can easily view them. Each poster includes information about employee rights, employer responsibilities, and how to file a complaint with the Office of Human Rights.

 

The DC Family and Medical Leave Act  (DCFMLA) provides eligible employees with up to 16 weeks of family leave and 16 weeks of medical leave every 24 months. Leave may be unpaid, but employees can use accrued leave or available paid leave benefits. Employees must meet length‑of‑service and hours‑worked requirements, and employers are required to post this notice. You can learn more by downloading and reading the poster below.

The DC Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws prohibit discrimination based on traits such as race, sex, religion, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, personal appearance, and many others. The poster also outlines rights under the DC Family and Medical Leave Act and the DC Parental Leave Act, including job‑protected family, medical, and school‑related leave. You can learn more by downloading and reading the poster below.

The DC Parental Leave Act allows parents and guardians to take up to 24 hours of leave each year to attend school‑related activities such as conferences, performances, and sporting events. Employees must give 10 days’ notice when possible, and leave may be paid or unpaid. Employers must post this notice, and employees can file a complaint with the DC Office of Human Rights if leave is wrongfully denied. You can learn more by downloading and reading the poster below.

The DC Protecting Pregnant Workers Fairness Act  (PPWFA) requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations for employees affected by pregnancy, childbirth, chest/breastfeeding, or related medical conditions. Examples include more frequent breaks, modified duties, schedule adjustments, or private lactation space. Employers cannot deny opportunities, force leave, or take adverse action because of an accommodation request. Employees may file a complaint with the DC Office of Human Rights if accommodations are wrongfully denied.

The Office of Human Rights also provides additional posters that businesses are encouraged—but not required—to display. These posters offer further guidance on rights related to pregnancy, parental status, breastfeeding, and equality in education.

 

This document highlights key DC protections for pregnant workers, new parents, and breastfeeding employees. It explains Paid Family Leave, which offers up to 12 weeks of paid leave plus 2 weeks of prenatal leave, and outlines workplace requirements for break time and private space to express milk. It also notes that employers must provide reasonable accommodations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding. You can learn more by downloading and reading the poster below.

This document explains employee rights to breastfeed or express milk at work under the DC Human Rights Act. It requires employers to provide reasonable unpaid breaks, a private and sanitary space (not a bathroom), and a workplace policy supporting breastfeeding employees. Employers cannot discriminate against workers who breastfeed or express milk, and must post required information. You can learn more by downloading and reading the poster below.

 

District of Columbia Equality in Education (Updated: April 14, 2025) 

This document outlines protections against discrimination in education under the DC Human Rights Act. Schools and educational institutions cannot discriminate based on traits such as race, sex, disability, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, source of income, and more. Sexual harassment and harassment based on any protected category are also prohibited. You can learn more by downloading and reading the poster below.

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