District of Columbia Code Division V. Local Business Affairs § 32-416. Exemptions.

(1) Any employer who directly hires and compensates employees for the exclusive purpose of furnishing part-time or temporary help to others and does not in any way offer or attempt to place the employees in permanent jobs with any other employer;

(2) Any person conducting a business which, for a fee, prepares resumes for individuals but does not provide, offer, or imply the offer of any other service related to employment;

(3) Bona fide educational, religious, charitable, fraternal, and benevolent organizations in which no fee, commission, or other charge is made for services rendered other than ordinary membership dues or tuition fees;

(4) Bona fide labor organizations securing or attempting to secure employment for their members;

(5) Bona fide employees' organizations securing or attempting to secure employment for their members;

(6) Professional counselors whose advice and counsel to individuals concerning employment is incidental to the primary counseling services provided; or

(7) Any agency or instrumentality of the United States government or the District government.