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OHR Open to the Public - July 12, 2021

Beginning July 12, 2021, OHR is open and operational. OHR’s physical location at the Marion S. Barry Jr. Building is now open to the public from 8:30 am – 5pm, Monday through Friday.

COVID-19 Leave Under DCFMLA - January 2022

Learn more about the *NEW* COVID-19 leave amendments to the DCFMLA

DC Universal Paid Family Leave - updated September 2021

DC Universal Paid Family Leave is here for District workers. Learn how you can plan for tomorrow today.

COVID-19 and Religious Accommodation Request

Guidance on requests for religious accommodation in the workplace during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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.

Fiscal Year 2021 Language Access Compliance Review

This is a sneak peek at data that will be published in the Fiscal Year 2021 Language Access Compliance Review. The numbers make it clear how much work was put into ensuring Language Access for DC residents, works, and visitors in FY21!

Learn more in the OHR April 2022 Language Access Month Special Edition newsletter!

Recent Case Decisions and Orders

Read recent decisions and orders issued by the Commission on Human Rights.

Featured Services

File A Discrimination Complaint

File a discrimination complaint with us by completing an intake questionnaire.

Language Access Program Information Portal

Provide services to DC residents who are limited or non-English proficient.

Know Your Rights Presentations & Outreach

Teach community members about anti-discrimination laws in DC.

Join us on Facebook

Know Your Policy

Know Your Bullying Prevention Policy Web Portal

Upcoming Events

Jun 30 2022 - 12:00

Human Rights Liaison Training 2.0

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Dec 7 2021

Christy Respress and Jaiya Lalla to be Honored at 11th Annual DC Commission on Human Rights Awards Gala

CONTACT: Stephanie Franklin, Director of Communications & Community Engagement– stephanie.fra

Oct 21 2021

District’s Office of Human Rights Joins L’Oréal Paris and Hollaback!’s “Stand Up Against Street Harassment” Initiative

CONTACT: Stephanie Franklin, Director of Communications & Community Engagement, stephanie....

Sep 29 2021

Mayor Bowser Announces Key Appointments

(Washington, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser announced a series of transitions and appointments in...

Dec 31 2020

Mayor Bowser Nominates Mónica Palacio as Director of the DC Office of Human Rights

CONTACT: Stephanie Franklin, Director of Communications & Community Engagement, stephanie....

Dec 30 2020

District’s Language Access Program Highlights Efforts and Innovative Resources in Fiscal Year 2019 Report

CONTACT: Stephanie Franklin, Director of Communications & Community Engagement – 202.679.5785;

Jun 10 2022

የዳይሬክተሩ ማስታወሻ (Amharic)

የዳይሬክተሩ ማስታወሻ

Jun 10 2022

Lời nhắn của Giám Đốc (Vietnamese)

Lời nhắn của Giám Đốc

Jun 10 2022

국장이 전하는 말 (Korean)

국장이 전하는 말

Jun 10 2022

主任按语 (Chinese)

主任按语自 1973 年以来，华盛顿哥伦比亚特区一直保护个人选择其所爱之人。那一年，哥伦比亚特区市议会通过了第 34 条 (Title 34)。此为全面人权法条，除包括诸多其他类别人权外，...

Jun 10 2022

Nota de la directora (Spanish)

Nota de la directora

Office of Human Rights

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Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 5 pm

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Phone: (202) 727-4559
Fax: (202) 727-9589
TTY: 711
Email: [email protected]

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Tipped Wage Workers Fairness Act

The Tipped Wage Workers Fairness Amendment Act (TWWF) requires District employers who hire individuals earning tips as wages to inform their employees about their rights and benefits. Some of the laws providing these rights are enforced by The Office of Human Rights (OHR) and others are enforced by the Department of Employment Services (DOES).