The District of Columbia’s Tipped Wage Workers Fairness Amendment Act (TWWFAA) continues to be a big talking point for the hospitality industry. Among other things, the TWWFAA requires D.C. employers that employ a tip credit...more
The District of Columbia continues to implement broad employment initiatives, ranging from wage and hour laws to stricter civil penalties. The following is a rundown of key developments for employers to keep an eye on as we...more
5/8/2023
/ Decriminalization of Marijuana ,
Employee Rights ,
Employees ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Enforcement Authority ,
Labor Reform ,
Legislative Agendas ,
Minimum Wage ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
State Attorneys General ,
Tip Credit ,
Tipped Employees ,
Tips ,
Wage and Hour
On November 8, 2022, Washington D.C. voters overwhelmingly passed Initiative 82 or the “District of Columbia Tip Credit Elimination Act.” As a result, the tip credit for D.C. tipped wage workers will be gradually phased out...more
11/21/2022
/ Ballot Measures ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Food Service Workers ,
Hospitality Industry ,
Labor Reform ,
Minimum Wage ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Restaurant Industry ,
Tip Credit ,
Tipped Employees ,
Tips ,
Wage and Hour