Are you doing business in the District of Columbia? Below are the mandates you need to be aware of
When running a business there’s a lot to keep track of. So to keep you two steps ahead, use our guide to keep your company compliant with the mandates in the District of Columbia so you can stay focused on growing your team and exceeding your business goals.
Workers’ comp mandate
Did you know that the District of Columbia requires almost all businesses with 1+ employees to provide a workers’ compensation policy?
- For more information, please see our guide to DC workers’ compensation insurance
- Or visit our partner NEXT to receive a workers’ compensation quote. Visit NEXT for a quote
Paid family leave required
Most District of Columbia employees are eligible for paid family leave for life events such as recovering from a serious illness or caring for a newborn child. Learn more in our PMFL guide
Sexual harassment training
Though harassment training is not required in the District of Columbia, it is highly recommended.
- For more information, please see our employer’s guide to sexual harassment training
- Or visit our partner, Traliant, to purchase the training. Learn about Traliant
State registration
If you employ an employee in the state of District of Columbia, you are required to set up state unemployment and withholding accounts. If you would like to streamline this process and take it off your plate, please visit our partner, Middesk to learn more.
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Jon Davis is the Sr. Content Marketing Manager at OnPay. He has over 15 years of experience writing for small and growing businesses. Jon lives and works in Atlanta.