D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 7, r. 7-3400
Each covered employer with five (5) or more covered employees shall register through the online portal with the Department of Employment Services (DOES). Covered employers with fewer than five (5) covered employees who notify DOES that they do not have access to a computer may request to register via a paper form.
DOES shall maintain a separate account for each covered employer and shall credit the account with all contributions paid by the covered employer after July 1, 2019. This account shall be maintained for accounting purposes only and shall have no bearing on the rights of covered employees to benefits under Chapter 35 (Paid-Leave Program Benefits).
Each covered employer shall be able to update itsaccount with information related to itsbusiness activities, such asstreet address, email address, telephone number, and business status; to submit its quarterly wage reports pertaining to covered employees; and make payments electronically. A covered employer shall notify DOES if it ceases to be a covered employer as defined by the Act for any reason, or if there is a change in the ownership of the business.
D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 7, r. 7-3400