If your business operates in Washington, D.C. and employs tipped workers, you're required to provide sexual harassment prevention training and report completion to the D.C. Office of Human Rights (OHR). This article explains how to compile and submit your compliance report using data from Opus.
✅ Before you start: Your business needs the Washington, D.C. version of Sexual Harassment Prevention Training.
Admins can download the report. Managers can too if their Role has the Manage Premium Content permission.
Table of Contents:
Quick Overview: How to Submit Your Report
Download the DC OHR Compliance spreadsheet:
Export training completion data from Opus
Fill out the spreadsheet with:
Team data from Opus and your records
Your business information
Trainer name: Melanie Isola
Training format: Pre-recorded video
Email the completed Excel file to tipsdc@dc.gov (include support@opus.so in CC)
Deadline: Within 30 business days of training completion
💡 Prefer a form? Instead of emailing the report, you can submit your information through the DC OHR portal.
Understanding Self-Reporting Requirements
Reporting deadline: Submit your compliance report no later than 30 business days after training completion.
Many businesses submit reports monthly rather than after each training session. This keeps reporting simple when several team members complete training during the month.
⚠️ Legal requirement: Employers are required by the D.C. Human Rights Act ("DCHRA") to comply with the mandatory sexual harassment training and reporting requirements described in the Tipped Wage Workers Fairness Amendment Act, D.C. Code § 2-1411.05a. If your business does not comply, OHR may pursue administrative enforcement actions under the DCHRA.
What Information You'll Need And Where To Find It
The DC OHR requires specific information for each trained team member. Some of it comes in the Opus export (confirm all business information for accuracy), and the rest comes from your own records.
Required Field | Where to Find It |
Date of training | Export from Opus |
Name of business | Export from Opus |
Address of business | Export from Opus |
Federal Employer Identification Number | Your business records |
Zip Code | Export from Opus |
Name of trainer | Export from Opus |
Format of training | Export from Opus |
Name of trainee | Export from Opus |
Position of trainee | Export from Opus for Managers and Trainees; your business records for owners, operators, and Admins |
Email of trainee | Export from Opus (if collected) or your business records |
Phone number of trainee (optional) | Export from Opus (if collected) |
Form submitted by | Export from Opus (the name of whoever downloads the report) |
Total number of team members at the business location | Your business records |
💡 Same for everyone: "Name of trainer" and "Format of training" are the same for everyone trained through Opus: Melanie Isola and Pre-recorded video.
How to Export Training Data from Opus
In the left nav, click Training > Library, then open Sexual Harassment Prevention Training.
On the Overview tab, find the Washington, D.C. version under Versions.
In the header of the Washington, D.C. version, click Download DC OHR Report.
Opus downloads a CSV file with every completion of the Washington, D.C. version by team members whose Location has a D.C. address. The FEIN and total number of team members columns are left blank for you to fill in.
Optional: Turn on Monthly email reminders next to the download button to get an email on the last day of any month in which your team completed the D.C. training.
Reminders go only to Admins who turn the toggle on. It's off by default, so each Admin turns it on for themselves.
Completing the DC OHR Compliance Spreadsheet
First, download the required reporting template: OHR_Training_Compliance_Report.xlsx
Once you've exported your training data from Opus, copy the relevant information from the CSV into the DC OHR spreadsheet:
Open the DC OHR Compliance Spreadsheet in Excel.
Copy training data from your Opus export:
Date of training
Business name
Business address (the Trainee's D.C. Location)
Zip Code (the Trainee's D.C. Location)
Name of trainer ("Melanie Isola" for all rows)
Format of training ("Pre-recorded video" for all rows)
Name of trainee
Position of trainee
Email of trainee
Enter your business information:
Federal Employer Identification Number (same for all rows)
Total number of team members at your business location (if you have multiple Locations, use the one where the Trainee works)
Check your name in the "Form submitted by" field.
Review all entries for accuracy and completeness.
⚠️ Formatting requirements:
Submit the report in Excel format only. PDF submissions are not accepted.
Complete the spreadsheet exactly as laid out in the template.
Don't modify column headers or spreadsheet structure.
Submitting Your Report
You can email the report to the DC OHR or use their self-serve portal.
Email your completed report to:
Primary: tipsdc@dc.gov
CC: support@opus.so
Subject line suggestion: [Your Business Name] - Sexual Harassment Training Compliance Report - [Month/Year]
💡 Watch for confirmation: You should receive confirmation from the DC Office of Human Rights after submission. If you don't hear back within a few business days, follow up directly with OHR.
Submitting via the DC OHR portal:
Access the portal here: https://forms.dc.gov/f/OHRTWWFForm
Follow the steps provided.
FAQ
When do new hires need to be trained?
New hires must complete training no later than 90 days after their hire date, unless they've completed equivalent training within the past 2 years.
What if someone doesn't receive their certificate?
Every Trainee must complete the satisfaction survey at the end of the training to receive their certificate of completion. If someone didn't receive their certificate, verify they completed the survey. Check their progress on the Assignments tab of the Sexual Harassment Prevention page.
Who can I contact with questions about reporting requirements?
Contact the DC Office of Human Rights directly at tipsdc@dc.gov. You can also ask to be added to their email list to receive updates on requirements as they change.
How often do I need to submit reports?
Reports must be submitted no later than 30 business days after training completion. Many businesses submit one monthly report instead of one per training session, and monthly email reminders can help.
What happens if I miss the reporting deadline?
Failure to comply with training and reporting requirements may result in administrative enforcement actions under the DCHRA. Submit your report as soon as possible and contact OHR if you have concerns about compliance.
Who can help me export my training data?
Message our team through chat or email support@opus.so, and we'll help you export the information you need for your compliance report.