D.C. Code § 51-132

Current through codified legislation effective April 20, 2024
Section 51-132 - Supporting evidence required to support payment of benefits due to domestic violence

A claimant may be eligible to receive benefits for separation from employment due to domestic violence provided that one of the following is submitted to support the claim of domestic violence:

(1) A police report or record;
(2) A governmental agency or court record, such as a court order, a Petition for a Civil Protection Order, or a record or report from Child Services; or
(3) A written statement, which affirms that the claimant has sought assistance for domestic violence from the signatory, from a:
(i) Shelter official;
(ii) Social worker;
(iii) Counselor;
(iv) Therapist;
(v) Attorney;
(vi) Medical doctor; or
(vii) Cleric.

D.C. Code § 51-132

Aug. 28, 1935, ch. 794, § 32; as added June 19, 2004, D.C. Law 15-171, § 2(b), 51 DCR 4701.