§ 32–541.05. Self-employed individuals.

(a)(1) An individual who earns self-employment income and who opts into the paid-leave program established pursuant to this subchapter shall remain continuously enrolled in the program until such time as he or she elects to opt out; provided, that an individual who earns self-employment income who has opted into the program may only opt out of the program during an open enrollment period.

(2) If an individual who earns self-employment income has chosen not to opt into the paid-leave program established pursuant to this subchapter, he or she shall only be permitted to enroll, or re-enroll, in the program during an open enrollment period in a manner prescribed by the Mayor and shall make contributions to the Universal Paid Leave Fund for no less than 3 consecutive years.

(b) If an individual who earns self-employment income withdraws from the paid-leave program established pursuant to this subchapter 2 or more times, he or she shall be barred from re-enrolling in the program for a period of 5 years from the date of his or her withdrawal from the program.

(c) Beginning on January 1, 2020, an individual who earns self-employment income who previously opted out of or withdrew from the paid-leave program established pursuant to this subchapter shall not be eligible to receive benefits pursuant to this subchapter for the first year after enrolling or reenrolling in the program.

(d)(1) If an individual who earns self-employment income does not make a timely payment required by this subchapter, the District shall notify the individual of the payment due. After notice has been given, and if payment is not received, the individual shall be disenrolled and shall not be eligible for paid-leave benefits pursuant to this subchapter.

(2) An individual who has been disenrolled pursuant to this subsection may re-enroll consistent with requirements of this section following the payment of any amounts due to the District pursuant to this subchapter.