Employers may not ask about arrests, criminal accusations, criminal convictions or other criminal background-related questions during the application or interview process.* Employers can ask only about criminal convictions after a conditional job offer is made, and job offers can only be revoked for legitimate business purposes.** Alleged violations of the law can be filed using this Type B complaint form. If any of the previously mentioned criminal background-related questions were asked on the initial job application form, please complete the Type A complaint form.
1. Jurisdiction
The alleged violation meets the following criteria:
2. Complainant Information
Full Address
How do you prefer we contact you?
2. Employer Information
Employer Address
Number of Employees at Employer:
Incident Information
What did the employer ask about that allegedly violated the law?
Date of Alleged Violation
Did you receive a conditional job offer?
If Yes above, was it revoked?
If yes above, was a reason given?
Attorney or Other Counsel Information (optional)
Counsel Address
Additional Information
*Exceptions apply. Please visit ohr.dc.gov/page/returningcitizens for more information.
**Six criteria exist for considering whether the business purpose is legitimate. Please visit ohr.dc.gov/returningcitizens for more information.