D.C. Code § 1-623.10: Augmented compensation for dependents.

(a)

For the purpose of this section, “dependent” means the following:

(1)

A spouse or domestic partner, if:

(A)

He or she is a member of the same household as the employee;

(B)

He or she is receiving regular contributions from the employee for his or her support; or

(C)

The employee has been ordered by a court to contribute to his or her support;

(2)

An unmarried child, while living with the employee or receiving regular contributions from the employee toward his or her support, and who is:

(A)

Under 18 years of age; or

(B)

Over 18 years of age and incapable of self-support because of physical or mental disability; and

(3)

A parent, while wholly dependent on and supported by the employee.

(a-1)

Repealed.

(b)

An employee with a disability, whose date of hire was before January 1, 1980, with 1 or more dependents is entitled to have his or her basic compensation for disability augmented:

(1)

At the rate of 8 1/3 percent of his or her monthly pay if that compensation is payable under § 1-623.05 or § 1-623.07(a); or

(2)

At the rate of 8 1/3 percent of the difference between his or her monthly pay and his or her monthly wage-earning capacity if that compensation is payable under § 1-623.06.

(b-1)

Repealed.