(a) Every employing unit, whether or not liable to pay contributions under § 51-103, shall keep such true and accurate work records with respect to all individuals employed by it as the Director may prescribe. Such records shall be open to inspection by the Director and shall be subject to being copied by the Director or the Director’s authorized representative at any reasonable time and as often as may be necessary.
(b) The Director may require from any employing unit any sworn or unsworn reports in connection with its business, covering employment, employees, wages, earnings, unemployment and related matters, as the Director deems necessary to the effective administration of this subchapter. Except as hereinbefore provided in § 51-113(f), information thus obtained may not be divulged. Any person who violates any provision of this section or § 51-113(f) shall be fined not less than $20 nor more than $200 or imprisoned not longer than 90 days, or both.
(Aug. 28, 1935, 49 Stat. 955, ch. 794, § 18; renumbered § 17, June 4, 1943, 57 Stat. 122, ch. 117, § 1; Sept. 24, 1993, D.C. Law 10-15, § 215, 40 DCR 5420.)
1981 Ed., § 46-118.
1973 Ed., § 46-317.
For temporary (225 day) amendment of section, see § 215 of District of Columbia Unemployment Compensation Comprehensive Improvements Temporary Amendment Act of 1992 (D.C. Law 9-260, March 27, 1993, law notification 40 DCR 2330).
Structure District of Columbia Code
Chapter 1 - Unemployment Compensation
Part A - Administration of The District Unemployment Fund
§ 51–102. District Unemployment Fund
§ 51–103. Employer contributions
§ 51–104. Payment of employer contributions
§ 51–105. Service of process on nonresident employers
§ 51–106. Deposit in Unemployment Trust Fund; contents of Fund; balance
§ 51–107. Determination of amount and duration of benefits
§ 51–107.01. Delayed unemployment compensation payments
§ 51–108. Payment of benefits and refunds
§ 51–109. Eligibility for benefits
§ 51–109.01. Eligibility for benefits; Educational Stepladder program
§ 51–110. Disqualification for benefits
§ 51–110.01. Applicability to certain federal employees. [Not Funded]
§ 51–110.02. Supporting Essential Workers Special Fund
§ 51–111. Determination of claims; hearing; appeal; witness fees
§ 51–112. Review of Board’s decision
§ 51–113. Administration of provisions of subchapter; disclosure of information
§ 51–114. Payment of administrative expenses
§ 51–116. Reciprocal arrangements authorized
§ 51–117. Records and reports; inspection; penalties for violation
§ 51–118. Protection of rights and benefits; child support obligations
§ 51–119. Penalties for false statements or representations
§ 51–120. Disposition of fines
§ 51–121. Representation of Board in court
§ 51–122. All audits by Office of the Inspector General