D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 7, r. 7-3509

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

Rule 7-3509 - EMPLOYEE NOTICE TO EMPLOYER

3509.1

(a)

An eligible individual shall, to the extent practicable, provide written notice to his or her employer of the need for the use of paid-leave benefits before taking leave.

(b) If the leave pursuant to this chapter is foreseeable, the eligible individual shall provide the written notice at least ten (10) business days in advance of the leave.

(c) If the leave pursuant to this chapter is unforeseeable, the eligible individual shall provide a notification in writing, or orally in exigent circumstances, before the start of the work shift for which the individual intends to take leave pursuant to this chapter.

(d) In the case of an emergency that prevents an individual from providing notice before the start of the work shift for which the individual intends to take leave pursuant to this chapter, the eligible individual, or another individual on behalf of the eligible individual, shall notify the eligible individual's employer of the need for leave in writing, or orally in exigent circumstances, within forty-eight (48) hours after the emergency occurs. The eligible individual, or another individual on behalf of the eligible individual, shall supplement oral notice with written notice of the need for leave as soon as practicable.

3509.2

The eligible individual's written or oral notice to the employer shall include:

(a) The type of qualifying leave requested;

(b) The expected duration of the leave pursuant to this chapter;

(c) The expected start and end dates of the leave taken pursuant to this chapter; and

(d) Whether the paid leave benefits sought under this chapter will initially be used continuously or intermittently.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 7, r. 7-3509

Final Rulemaking published at 67 DCR 4001 (4/10/2020)