D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 7, r. 7-3401

Current through Register Vol. 72, No. 2, January 10, 2025

Rule 7-3401 - OPT-IN FOR SELF-EMPLOYED INDIVIDUALS

3401.1

An individual who earns self-employment income ("self-employed individual") may opt into the paid-leave program withinthe following applicable open enrollment periods:

(a) The first ninety (90) days of program commencement in 2019;

(b) Beginning with calendar year 2020, and in each calendar year thereafter, the months of November and December; or

(c) Within sixty (60) days of commencement of self-employment in the District of Columbia.

3401.2

A self-employed individual shall submit a request to opt into the paid-leave program using the online portal or through an electronic or non-electronic format approved by DOES as provided on the DOES website.

3401.3

When submitting a request to opt into the paid-leave program, a self-employed individual shall provide, through the online portal or in another format approved by DOES as identified on the DOES website, a copy of one of the following documents:

(a) District of Columbia business license;

(b) District of Columbia occupational license; or

(c) Contracts, tax documents, billings from or payments to a District of Columbia address (including electronic billings), documents demonstrating that work was performed at a specific site within the District, or other documentation that demonstrates self-employment in the District.

3401.4

Beforea self-employed individual opts into the paid-leave program, DOES shall provide notice to that individual regarding the manner in which contributions to the Universal Paid Leave Implementation Fund shall be collected from the individual.

3401.5

A self-employed individual who opts into the paid-leave program shall remain continuously enrolled in the program until he or she elects to opt out, as provided in Section 3402, or is removed, as provided in Section 3402.

3401.6

If a self-employed individual who has opted into the paid-leave program is also a covered employee employed by a covered employer, his or her paid-leave benefit payment amount shall be based on the combined wages from covered employment and self-employment income as provided for in Chapter 35 (Paid-Leave Program Benefits).

3401.7

Each self-employed individual shall be able to update his or her account on the online portal with information related to his or her business activities, such as street address, email address, telephone number, and business status; to submit the individual's quarterly earnings reports; and make payments electronically.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 7, r. 7-3401

Final Rulemaking published at 65 DCR 7396 (6/21/2019)