"The District of Columbia's Accrued Sick and Safe Leave Act requires employers to provide a minimum amount of paid leave to eligible employees to care for their own or a family member's illness or for reasons related to domestic violence or sexual abuse. Recent amendments to the law expand its coverage, availability, enforcement, and penalty provisions. Although the new rules are not expected to apply until October 1, 2014, employers should begin to review and revise existing policies and take other steps necessary for compliance."

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