The District of Columbia prohibits employment discrimination based on any of the following grounds:
- Race or Color
- Religion
- National Origin
- Sex
- Age (If 18+)
- Marital Status
- Personal Appearance
- Gender Identity or Expression
- Family Responsibilities
- Matriculation or Student Status
- Political Affiliation
- Genetic Information
- Disability
For employment purposes, the District of Columbia Human Rights Act describes discrimination as the following:
“To fail or refuse to hire, or to discharge, any individual; or otherwise to discriminate against any individual, with respect to his compensation, terms, conditions, or privileges of employment, including promotion; or to limit, segregate, or classify his employees in any way which would deprive or tend to deprive any individual of employment opportunities, or otherwise adversely affect his status as an employee;”
Also, with ten days notice, employers are required to make reasonable accommodations for the practice of one’s religion. If you suspect that you or someone you know is a victim of employment discrimination, call the Office of Human Rights at 1-202-727-4559.
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Disclaimer: The information provided here is not intended to be legal advice, but merely conveys general information related to legal issues commonly encountered by students at Georgetown University.
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