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 DC Office of Human Rights (OHR). This article explains how to compile and submit your compliance report using data from Opus.
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:
Employee 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
⏬ Download the template here: OHR_Training_Compliance_Report.xlsx
Understanding Self-Reporting Requirements
Reporting deadline: Submit your compliance report no later than 30 business days after training completion.
Many businesses choose to submit reports on a monthly basis rather than after each individual training session. This approach simplifies the reporting process when multiple employees complete training throughout the month.
❗ Important 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 with those training and reporting requirements, 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 user. Some data can be exported directly from Opus (please confirm all business information for accuracy), while other information you'll need to provide from your own records.
Required Field | Where to Find It |
Date of training | Export from Opus |
Name of business that employs trainees | 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 (Employee, Manager, Owner, Operator) | Export from Opus |
Email of trainee | Export from Opus (if collected) or your business records |
Phone number of trainee (optional) | Optional field |
Form submitted by | Your name (person submitting the report) |
Total number of staff in the business location | Your business records |
💡 The fields "Name of trainer" and "Format of training" remain the same for all Opus-trained employees: Melanie Isola and Pre-Recorded Video.
How to Export Training Data from Opus
Step-by-step instructions for exporting completion data from Opus reporting:
Log in to the Opus dashboard and navigate to the Sexual Harassment Prevention Training module
On the module overview page, locate the Washington, D.C. version
In the header of the D.C.-specific version, select Download D.C. OHR Report
The report will download with your team’s training completion data
(Optional) Monthly email reminders
Toggle on Monthly Email Reminders to receive this report automatically via email.
Each admin must enable this setting individually. By default, admins are not automatically subscribed to notifications.
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, you can copy and paste the relevant information directly into the DC OHR spreadsheet. Follow these instructions:
Open the DC OHR Compliance Spreadsheet in Excel
Copy training data from your Opus export:
Date of training
Business name
Business address (if multiple locations, this should be the location where the trainee works)
Zip Code (if multiple locations, this should be the location where the trainee works)
Name of trainer (use "Melanie Isola" for all rows)
Format of training (use "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 staff in your business location (if multiple locations, this should be the location where the trainee works)
Enter your name in the "Form submitted by" field
Review all entries for accuracy and completeness
❗ Critical Formatting Requirements:
Submit the report in Excel format only—PDF submissions are not accepted
Complete the spreadsheet exactly as laid out in the template
Do not modify column headers or spreadsheet structure
Submitting Your Report
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]
📩 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.
FAQ
When do new employees need to be trained?
New employees must complete training no later than 90 days after their hire date, unless they've participated in equivalent training within the past 2 years.
What if an employee 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.
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 find it easier to submit one consolidated monthly report rather than individual reports after each training session. You may opt-in to receive monthly reminders to submit your compliance report.
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.
❓ Need help accessing your training data? Contact Opus support at support@opus.so and we'll help you export the information you need for your compliance report.
Download the DC OHR Compliance spreadsheet: