| Wage and Hour Information
The Office of Wage-Hour administers the District's laws regarding wages and hours. Specifically:
- How to file a claim
- The DC Minimum Wage Act Revision of 1992* establishes that the minimum wage to be paid to any employee by any employer in the District of Columbia as “the minimum wage set by the United States government pursuant to the Fair Labor Standards Act, plus $1”. Every employer subject to the provisions of the Act must post the Minimum Wage Poster* in or about the premises at which any employee covered is employed.
- The DC Wage Payment and Wage Collection Law,* which requires that all employers pay their employees at least twice monthly on designated paydays; pay all earned and promised wages; and pay wages timely upon termination of employment.
- The DC Wage Garnishment Law,* which protects the wage earner's pay from unlawful garnishments.
- The Seats Law,* which requires proper seating for workers when not actively engaged in their work.
- The Wage-Hour Rules,* which provide, among other things, subminimum wage rates for newly hired workers and minors. The rules also provide for the establishment of reasonable allowance levels for work-related situations or special conditions associated with employment relationships, such as travel allowances, meal, and uniform allowances.
- The Office of Wage-Hour conducts compliance audits. It may recover back wages for employees who have not been paid pursuant to these laws, either administratively or through court action.
- Enhanced Professional Security Amendment Act of 2008*
- Accrued Sick and Safe Leave Act of 2008*
- Accrued Sick and Safe Notice of Proposed Rulemaking*
- Accrued Sick and Safe Final Rules*
- Living Wage Act*
For more information please contact:
Office of Wage-Hour
64 New York Avenue, NE, 3rd Floor
Washington, DC 20002
Telephone: (202) 671-1880
Fax: (202) 673-6411
Hours of Operation: 8:30 am – 5 pm, Monday – Friday
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