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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 $17.50 per hour for most workers and $10.00 for tipped workers. The minimum wage increases every year on July 1.

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...