HR and Workplace Safety: District of Columbia
Federal law and guidance on this subject should be reviewed together with this section.
Authors: Stuart R. Buttrick and Tareen Zafrullah, Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP
Summary
- The District of Columbia does not have a state plan. See Overview.
- The Department of Employment Services and the Office of Risk Management provide consultation services to private and public employers, respectively. See Consultation Services.
- Under District of Columbia law, District government employees have the same rights given to private employees under OSHA. See District Public Employees' Rights.
- Public employees are required to give notice of injuries in tort and worker's compensation claims. Private employees must give notice of injuries in worker's compensation claims. See Statutes of Limitation.
- Employers must be cognizant of several safety management laws, including unique District driving laws and post-accident drug testing regulations. See Safety Management.
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