The rule.
Restriction Type
Both
Employer Coverage
11+ employees (BTB); all employers (credit)
When Can Ask About Criminal History
After conditional offer
Credit Check Restricted
Yes — most positions
Key Notes
BTB via Fair Criminal Record Screening Amendment Act of 2014 (DC Code § 32-1342 et seq.). Credit check restrictions via Fair Credit in Employment Amendment Act of 2016 (DC Code § 2-1402.11). Credit exceptions: law enforcement, security clearance, financial institutions with access to personal financial info. Enforcement: DC Office of Human Rights (OHR).
BTB via Fair Criminal Record Screening Amendment Act of 2014 (DC Code § 32-1342 et seq.). Credit check restrictions via Fair Credit in Employment Amendment Act of 2016 (DC Code § 2-1402.11). Credit exceptions: law enforcement, security clearance, financial institutions with access to personal financial info. Enforcement: DC Office of Human Rights (OHR).
Last verified: June 2026.
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