101.1 The provisions of this chapter shall govern the processing of any matter involving discrimination on grounds of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical handicap, or political affiliation in connection with any aspect of District government employment.

101.2 The procedures set forth in this chapter shall apply to matters presently pending or hereafter filed with a District of Columbia agency.

101.3 Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to supersede any federal or District law, nor to invalidate any proceedings commenced under the authority of any prior regulations.

101.4 Sexual harassment shall be deemed to be a form of sex discrimination which is prohibited under District laws and regulations, including this chapter.

101.5 Employees of the District of Columbia shall have certain rights to file complaints with the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission pursuant to § 706 of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, 42 U.S.C. § 2000e-5, and to pursue remedies provided for in the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, as amended, 29 U.S.C. §§ 626, 633.

SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 31 DCR 56, 57 (January 6, 1984).