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My question involves labor and employment law for the state of: District of Columbia

When this co-worker was elevated to super, he had a habit of using "homophobic" jokes/name-calling to various staff, esp my friend. Although he's not employed there anymore, it seems to me that the super made the work environment hostile and was harassing (sexually) his co-workers.

He indicates he has 8 people who witnessed him saying these things (including me) and he has contacted the HR and spoke to an attorney regarding this matter. I'm just curious what options he has.
While in most parts of the U.S. discrimination by employers based on sexual orientation is not illegal, it is illegal in the District of Columbia. The District has a pretty strong anti-discrimination law and it enforces it vigorously. His first step would be to make a complaint to the DC Office of Human Rights (OHR). He has one year from the discriminating acts to do that. From there he may also sue for any damages suffered as a result of the alleged hostile work environment. Proving significant damages here might be tough. Note, too, that to succeed, he generally has to have made it clear to the company management that this unwanted harassment was occurring and ask the company to put a stop to it. I suggest that he consult an employment law attorney in DC to review exactly what occurred and what his chances might be to win an award large enough to make the cost and trouble of suing worthwhile. Many attorneys will give a free initial consultation to discuss this.