This bill expands protections against discrimination to employees of the District of Columbia courts and Public Defender Service. It ensures they are treated fairly under the Human Rights Act.
If you work for the District of Columbia courts or Public Defender Service, you will have stronger protections against discrimination.
Who this affects
D.C. court employees · Public Defender Service employees
What changes is this bill making?
1This bill includes employees of the District of Columbia courts under the Human Rights Act.
2It also covers employees of the District of Columbia Public Defender Service under the same act.
3The bill ensures that these employees have protections against discrimination.
4Complaints against these agencies will follow different procedures than other government complaints.
5The changes take effect for complaints filed after the bill becomes law.
