“How Much Am I Owed?”| Ep. 3: The D.C. Cook Who Doesn’t Know He’s Not Getting...
At DCWageLaw, clients who walk in the door often want to know: “How much money am I owed?!” So we decided to write a series of articles with examples of how we might answer this question. In this...
View ArticleMinimum Wage in Montgomery County going to $15.00!!!
Score one for the little guy! It looks like Montgomery County workers are finally going to get a $15 minimum wage. On Tuesday, November 7, 2017, the Montgomery County Council voted unanimously to...
View ArticleD.C. Workers: How to Sue for Your Scale Wages
We have excellent news for construction workers in the District. On August 24, 2018, the D.C. Federal Court declared that workers on government projects can sue for their unpaid scale wages. Meaning,...
View ArticleHow Tip Credits Work in Maryland
If you have tipped employees, you may be eligible to use tip credits when you run your payroll, if your state allows it—and Maryland does! What Is a Tip Credit? A tip credit allows employers to pay...
View ArticleD.C. Workers Receive Minimum Wage Increase on July 1, 2019
D.C. workers, get ready to check your pay stubs! Effective July 1, 2019, the District of Columbia minimum wage increases to $14.00 per hour, up from $13.25. That’s an additional $120 a month for a...
View ArticleWhat’s the 2023 Prince George’s County Minimum Wage?
Many workers in Prince George’s County do not get paid the minimum wage required by Prince George’s County law. The Prince George’s County Code requires employers to pay almost all workers employed in...
View Article2023 Guide to Prevailing Wages for D.C. Construction Workers
An important message to drywallers, painters, carpenters, and other construction workers in the District of Columbia: Don’t let yourself be underpaid on government construction projects! Under federal...
View ArticleWhat’s the 2023 Maryland Minimum Wage?
New minimum wage laws mean more cash for workers in Maryland. But what is the minimum wage right now? And when is it scheduled to increase? Our guide to the 2023 minimum wage in Maryland answers these...
View ArticleWhat is the 2023 D.C. Minimum Wage?
D.C. has some of the most worker-friendly wage and hour laws in the nation. In D.C., a worker may recover up to 4 times the amount of unpaid wages. What’s the 2023 minimum wage in D.C.? As of July 1,...
View ArticleWhat’s the 2023 Montgomery County Minimum Wage?
Many workers in Montgomery County do not get paid the minimum wage required by Montgomery County law. The Montgomery County Code requires employers to pay almost all workers employed in the county the...
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