District of Columbia Statutes
§ 32-103 — Enforcement.
District of Columbia § 32-103
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Bluebook
D.C. Code § 32-103 (2026).
Text
(a)An employee who has been wrongfully discharged by a new contractor may bring an action in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia and may be awarded:
(1)Back pay for each day the violation continues at a rate of compensation not less than the higher of:
(A)The average regular rate of pay received by the employee during the last 3 years of the employee’s employment in the same occupation classification; or
(B)The final regular rate received by the employee; and
(2)Costs of benefits the new contractor would have incurred for the employee under the new contractor’s benefit plan.
(b)In any suit, the court shall allow the prevailing party reasonable attorney’s fees as part of the costs recoverable.
(c)This chapter shall not be construed to limit an employee’s
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Legislative History
Apr. 26, 1994, D.C. Law 10-105, § 4, 41 DCR 1011
Nearby Sections
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§ 32-1001
Findings and declaration of policy.§ 32-1002
Definitions.§ 32-1003
Requirements.§ 32-1004
Exceptions.§ 32-1005
Authority of Mayor.§ 32-1006
Regulatory powers of Mayor.§ 32-1007
Investigatory powers of Mayor.§ 32-1007.01
Reporting.§ 32-1008
Duties of employers; open records.§ 32-1009.01
Notice requirements for tipped wages.§ 32-1009.02
Tipped Workers Coordinating Council.§ 32-101
Covered employees.§ 32-1010
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