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What Are OHR Enforcement Guidance Publications?
The DC Office of Human Rights (OHR) created and updates guidance publications are intended to assist the parties appearing before OHR in understanding the laws OHR enforces. These publications do not constitute legal advice. While complainants are not required to have an attorney to file a case at OHR, complainants should obtain an attorney if they seek legal advice, and should not substitute OHR Guidance publications as legal advice. All cases are decided by OHR on their individual merits, regardless of the similarities found in the Guidance publications.
Enforcement Guidances
The following enforcement guidances are sorted below but the fisical year (FY) and are currently only available in English, unless otherwise stated.
FY24
- Enforcement Guidance 24-03: Care For LGBTQ Seniors and Seniors with HIV Amendment Act of 2020
- Enforcement Guidance 24-02: Universal Paid Leave Amendment Act of 2016 – Retaliation and Interference Claims
- Enforcement Guidance 24-01: NEW Domestic Worker Protections Under the DC Human Rights Act
FY23
- Enforcement Guidance 23-03: Updated Source of Income Discrimination in Housing - Updated Octoer 9, 2025
- Enforcement Guidance 23-02: New Definition of Hostile Work Environment - updated December 9, 2022
- Enforcement Guidance 23-01: Legislative Updates to the DCFMLA - updated October 18, 2022
FY22
- Enforcement Guidance 22-02: COVID-19 and Religious Acommodation Request - updated January 25, 2022
- Enforcement Guidance 22-01: *NEW* COVID-19 Leave Under the DC Family Medical Leave Act (DCFMLA) - updated January 14, 2022
FY21
- Enforcement Guidance 21-01: COVID-19 Support Emergency Amendment Act (CSEA) Guidance - revised August 25, 2021
FY20
- Enforcement Guidance 20-02: Fair Housing Laws and Affirmative Efforts to Reduce Homelessness in the District of Columbia
- Enforcement Guidance 20-01: COVID-19 Support Emergency Amendment Act (CSEA) Guidance
FY19
- Enforcement Guidance 19-01: Protection for Breastfeeding Mothers and Sex-based Discrimination under the DC Human Rights Act
- Enforcement Guidance 19-02: Understanding Leave Stacking under the DCFMLA
FY18
- Enforcement Guidance 18-01: Denial of Employment Opportunities Due to Pregnancy, Childbirth, Related Medical Conditions, or Breastfeeding
- Enforcement Guidance 18-02: Understanding Race and National Origin under the DC Human Rights Act
- Enforcement Guidance 18-03: The DC Family & Medical Leave Act of 1990 (DCFMLA): Selected Topics
FY17
- Enforcement Guidance 17-01: General Guidance on Housing and Commercial Space
- Enforcement Guidance 17-02: What the Protecting Pregnant Workers Fairness Act requires of Employers
- Enforcement Guidance 17-03: Unlawful Treatment Based on Personal Appearance, Political Affiliation and Matriculation
FY16
- Enforcement Guidance 16-01: Source of Income in Housing
- Enforcement Guidance 16-02: "Ban The Box": Fair Criminal Record Screening Act
- Criminal Background Screenings and Housing - Preview of Law for Housing Providers
Additional Questions or Comments
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This Webpage Was Last Updated on Janurary 6, 2026.