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The DC Open Movie Captioning Requirement Amendment Act of 2024

OHR Relaunches Attorney-Drafted Charge Pilot Program

Explore Essential FAQs on the DC Family and Medical Leave Act: Your Key Information Guide

OHR Annual Report for FY22 & 23

Fair Housing Portal

Tipped Wage Workers Fairness Amendment Act

Find out about the law that requires District employers who hire individuals earning tips as wages to inform their employees about their rights and benefits. New FAQ sheet available!

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Dec 5 2024

Mayor’s Proclamation on 2024 Human Rights Month

Mayor Bowser has officially proclaimed December as Human Rights Month, highlighting the...

Oct 1 2024

The District of Columbia Announces New Open Movie Captioning Requirement Amendment Act of 2024

Jul 22 2024

New Intake Forms Now Available for Universal Paid Leave and Care for Seniors Act

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Jul 15 2024

The DC Office of Human Rights (OHR) Relaunches Attorney-Drafted Charge Pilot Program

PRESS RELEASE

Apr 15 2024

The DC Office of Human Rights (OHR) Celebrates Two Decades of the DC Language Access Act, Empowering Voiceless Residents Hindered by Language Barriers

PRESS RELEASE

Dec 5 2024

人权办公室 (OHR) 节假日新闻简报——主任寄语

人权办公室 (OHR) 节假日新闻简报——主任寄语尊敬的居民、邻居和朋友们：

Dec 5 2024

የOHR የበዓል መጽሄት - የዳይሬክተሩ መልዕክት

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Dec 5 2024

Boletín de la temporada navideña de la OHR: Mensaje del director

Boletín de la temporada navideña de la OHR: Mensaje del director Estimados habitantes, vecinos y...

Dec 5 2024

Bulletin d'information de fin d’année de l'OHR - Message du directeur

Bulletin d'information de fin d’année de l'OHR - Message du directeur Chers résidents, voisins et...

Dec 5 2024

OHR Holiday Newsletter – Director’s Message

Dear Residents, Neighbors, and Friends:

Apr 26 2024

OHR FY 2025 Budget Oversight Hearings

OHR FY 2023 Budget Oversight Hearing Friday, April 26, 2024 Testimony of Kenneth Saunders,...

Feb 21 2024

OHR FY 2023 Performance Oversight Hearing

OHR FY 2023 Performance Oversight Hearing Wednesday, February 21, 2024 Testimony of Hnin Khaing,...

Dec 3 2024

Employment Opportunity: General Counsel

OHR is pleased to announce the following employment opportunity for General Counsel.

Aug 21 2024

人权办公室 (OHR) 八月新闻简报——主任寄语

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Business Training: New Laws Affecting Housing and Employment

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Beginning October 1, 2017, the DC Office of Human Rights will be enforcing two important new laws that will impact businesses and housing providers across the District: The Fair Criminal Record Screening for Housing Act of 2016 and the Fair Credit in Employment Amendment Act of 2016.