DC Minimum Wage Revision Act
D.C. Code 32-1003
Regulatory Snapshot: DC Minimum Wage Revision Act
DC Minimum Wage Revision Act (D.C. Code 32-1003) is an enacted law in District of Columbia under the Employment & Worker Protection category. It was enacted on 2023-01-01 and becomes effective on 2025-07-01. District of Columbia currently reports 3 tracked regulations with 3 already in force, giving the state a regulatory strictness score of 34/100 relative to the national baseline. PlainRegWatch last verified this entry on 2026-03-18.
Nationally, 107 states have enacted employment & worker protection statutes and 0 additional bills remain pending — 51 distinct jurisdictions have codified rules in this area so far. That places District of Columbia within a mature and broadly adopted employment & worker protection landscape where compliance programs typically hinge on definitions in D.C. Code 32-1003 itself.
Applicability under DC Minimum Wage Revision Act: All DC employers. Penalty exposure is documented as: Dept of Employment Services enforcement. Private right of action. 3-year back pay. Notable exemptions: Learners and apprentices (modified). Outside salespeople..
Summary
DC minimum wage $17.50/hr (2025). Tipped workers moving to full minimum wage by 2027 (Initiative 82 eliminates tip credit).
Key Requirements
$17.50/hr (2025). Tipped workers: $10.00/hr (2025) increasing to full minimum by 2027. Annual CPI indexing.
Penalties
Dept of Employment Services enforcement. Private right of action. 3-year back pay.
Applicability
All DC employers.
Exemptions
Learners and apprentices (modified). Outside salespeople.
Official Source
https://does.dc.gov/service/minimum-wage-dcFrequently Asked Questions
Which states have employment & worker protection regulations?
As of the last verification, 51 states have enacted employment & worker protection regulations, with 0 additional bills pending across other states. District of Columbia is among the states that has enacted such legislation. Browse all employment & worker protection regulations at plainregwatch.com for the complete state-by-state comparison.
When was DC Minimum Wage Revision Act enacted?
DC Minimum Wage Revision Act was enacted on 2023-01-01 and became effective on 2025-07-01. It was introduced as D.C. Code 32-1003.
What are the penalties for violating DC Minimum Wage Revision Act?
Dept of Employment Services enforcement. Private right of action. 3-year back pay. Note that enforcement mechanisms and penalty structures may vary. Consult the official statute and qualified legal counsel for specific compliance requirements.
Does DC Minimum Wage Revision Act apply to small businesses?
All DC employers. Many state regulations include thresholds or exemptions for smaller organizations. Review the full applicability criteria and consult legal counsel to determine your obligations.
How does District of Columbia compare to other states on employment & worker protection?
District of Columbia has a regulatory strictness score of 34/100, based on 3 enacted regulations out of 3 tracked. Nationally, 51 states have enacted employment & worker protection laws. Visit our state comparison page for a full ranking.
Where can I read the full text of DC Minimum Wage Revision Act?
The official text of DC Minimum Wage Revision Act (D.C. Code 32-1003) is available from the District of Columbia legislature. PlainRegWatch links to the official source for every tracked regulation. We recommend reviewing the full statute alongside qualified legal counsel for compliance planning.
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