Know your Rights
PAID SICK DAYS
Almost all workers in D.C. are covered by the paid sick and safe leave law, including both part-time and full-time workers.
MINIMUM WAGE
Starting July 1, 2026, the minimum wage in D.C. increased from $17.95 to $18.40 per hour for non-tipped workers and $10.30 for tipped workers.
CRIMINAL RECORDS
Most employers in the District of Columbia cannot ask a job applicant if they have a criminal history during the application and interview part of the hiring process or at any time before ....
WAGE THEFT
Wage theft describes any time a company or employer refuses to pay some, or all, of a worker’s wages. This includes not paying the minimum wage, making you work off the clock, not paying...
Know Your Rights
PAID SICK DAYS
Almost all workers in D.C. are covered by the paid sick and safe leave law, including both part-time and full-time workers.
MINIMUM WAGE
The DC minimum wage is $18.40 per hour for most workers since July 1st 2026. The minimum wage is $10.30 for tipped workers.
CRIMINAL RECORDS
Most employers in the District of Columbia cannot ask a job applicant if they have a criminal history during the application and interview part of the hiring process.
WAGE THEFT
Wage theft describes any time a company or employer refuses to pay some, or all, of a worker’s wages. This includes not paying the minimum wage, making you work off the clock...
PAID FAMILY LEAVE
The District of Columbia administers Paid Family Leave so workers don’t have to choose between family and job security in a time of need.
MISCLASSIFICATION
Misclassification occurs when a worker is categorized as an independent contractor instead of an employee by their employer.
Know Your Rights
PAID SICK DAYS
Almost all workers in D.C. are covered by the paid sick and safe leave law, including both part-time and full-time workers.
PAID SICK DAYS
Almost all workers in D.C. are covered by the paid sick and safe leave law, including both part-time and full-time workers.
MINIMUM WAGE
The DC minimum wage is $18.40 per hour for most workers since July 1st 2026. The minimum wage is $10.30 for tipped workers.
CRIMINAL RECORDS
Most employers in the District of Columbia cannot ask a job applicant if they have a criminal history during the application and interview part of the hiring process.
WAGE THEFT
Wage theft describes any time a company or employer refuses to pay some, or all, of a worker’s wages. This includes not paying the minimum wage, making you work off the clock...