A Q&A guide to anti-discrimination law for private employers in the District of Columbia. This Q&A addresses District of Columbia laws prohibiting discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. Federal, local, or municipal law may impose additional or different requirements. Answers to questions can be compared across a number of jurisdictions (see Anti-Discrimination Laws: State Q&A Tool).

For information and updates on state employment law developments related to COVID-19, see Practice Note, COVID-19: Employment Law and Developments Tracker: District of Columbia.