Labor & Employment

signed · District of Columbia · Legislature May 21, 2026

B 26-0574: Short-Term Disability Insurance Benefit Protection Clarification Temporary Amendment Act of 2026

This bill prohibits private short-term disability insurance providers from reducing benefits based on District of Columbia paid leave benefits, regardless of where the insurance policy was issued. It directly affects workers who receive both private short-term disability coverage and District-paid leave benefits, as well as the insurance companies providing those policies. The key provision amends two existing laws to make it illegal for insurers to offset or reduce benefits due to District benefits, applying uniformly across all jurisdictions. The amendment is temporary, expiring 225 days after enactment.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentPrevents insurers from reducing short-term disability benefits due to DC paid leave, protecting workers' existing coverage and benefit entitlements.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Paid Leave

signed · District of Columbia · Legislature Feb 27, 2026

B 26-0573: Short-Term Disability Insurance Benefit Protection Clarification Emergency Amendment Act of 2026

This bill amends the Universal Paid Leave Amendment Act of 2016 and the Insurance Trade and Economic Development Amendment Act of 2000 to prevent private disability insurers from reducing short-term disability benefits based on District of Columbia paid leave benefits. It directly affects DC residents who receive short-term disability insurance through private policies, ensuring they cannot have their disability benefits reduced if they also qualify for DC's paid leave program. The key provision prohibits insurers from offsetting or reducing benefits "regardless of the jurisdiction" where the insurance policy was issued, making this rule enforceable under DC insurance law. This clarifies existing protections and prevents insurers from avoiding DC's benefit standards by citing out-of-jurisdiction policies. The bill is an emergency measure with a 90-day effective period.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentPrevents private insurers from reducing short-term disability benefits when DC paid leave is received, protecting workers' benefit access without reduction.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Paid Leave

signed · District of Columbia · Legislature Jan 16, 2026

PR 26-0494: Collective Bargaining Agreement between the University of the District of Columbia and the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 500, CtW Approval Resolution of 2025

This resolution (PR 26-0494) approves a collective bargaining agreement between the University of the District of Columbia (UDC) and SEIU Local 500, CtW for UDC adjunct faculty. It establishes new pay rates: a minimum $1,200 per credit for the 2025-2026 academic year, increasing to $1,260 per credit for 2026-2027, along with a 2.5% cost-of-living adjustment in 2026-2027. The agreement also provides one-time time-in-service bonuses ($500-$1,500 for 5-15 years of service) and raises course cancellation fees from $400 to $450. The resolution requires Council approval for the compensation terms, effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2028, with an estimated total cost of $546,758 over the agreement period.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationApproves higher pay rates ($1,200-$1,260/credit) and benefits for UDC adjunct faculty, directly supporting educators through improved compensation and job security in higher education.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentApproves collective bargaining agreement with higher pay rates ($1,200-$1,260/credit), COLA, and service bonuses for adjunct faculty, strengthening worker compensation and rights.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education Collective Bargaining

signed · District of Columbia · Legislature Oct 3, 2025

PR 26-0302: Compensation and Working Conditions Agreement between the District of Columbia Government and the Fraternal Order of Police – Metropolitan Police Department Labor Committee Emergency Approval Resolution of 2025

This resolution approves a previously negotiated collective bargaining agreement between the District of Columbia and the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) representing Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) officers. It implements specific wage increases: 4.5% for Fiscal Year 2024 (effective October 1, 2023) and 4.25% for Fiscal Years 2025 and 2026 (effective October 1, 2024 and 2025, respectively). The agreement directly affects MPD officers covered by the FOP labor committee, adjusting their base pay and retention allowances as outlined in the salary schedule. The Council’s emergency approval formalizes these negotiated terms without introducing new policy mechanisms.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentApproves negotiated wage increases (4.5% FY2024, 4.25% FY2025-2026) for MPD officers via collective bargaining agreement, directly advancing compensation standards.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Collective Bargaining

introduced · District of Columbia · Legislature Oct 21, 2025

B 26-0434: Early Childhood Educator Pay Scales Temporary Amendment Act of 2025

This bill temporarily amends the Day Care Policy Act to establish new minimum salary requirements for early childhood educators in District of Columbia child development facilities. Starting January 2026, facilities receiving funds from the Early Childhood Educator Pay Equity Fund must pay assistant and lead teachers at least the specified rates based on their credentials (e.g., $48,736/year for CDA-level assistant teachers). The bill requires annual salary reviews using the Chained CPI index and comparisons to regional salaries, with reports due to the Council by February 1 each year. It applies directly to child care facilities participating in the Pay Equity Program and affects over 1,000 early childhood educators in DC.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill establishes minimum salaries for early childhood educators ($48,736+ for CDA-level) and mandates annual inflation-adjusted raises, directly strengthening teacher compensation and retention in early education.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentEstablishes new minimum salary requirements for early childhood educators, directly increasing wage standards under Labor & Employment policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Early Childhood Teachers Employment Discrimination

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in committee · District of Columbia · Legislature Mar 25, 2026

B 26-0428: Youth Work Permit and Employment Protection Act of 2025

This bill modernizes Washington, D.C.'s child labor law by transferring enforcement from the outdated Board of Education to the Department of Employment Services (DOES). It requires employers to obtain youth work permits for minor employees (under age 14), maintains restrictions on work hours and occupations, and establishes penalties for violations. The law clarifies DOES as the agency responsible for issuing permits, investigating violations, and conducting public education - addressing the current lack of centralized oversight. It does not change core protections for minors but creates a functional framework to implement existing rules, which have remained largely unchanged since 1928.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill establishes youth work permits, maintains hour/occupation restrictions, and enforces workplace safety for minors via DOES, strengthening child labor protections under employment standards.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Child Labor Labor Standards

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signed · District of Columbia · Legislature Oct 1, 2025

B 26-0061: Parity in Workers’ Compensation Recovery Act of 2025

This bill amends the District of Columbia Workers’ Compensation Act to ensure parity for workers who receive compensation from another state. It allows DC workers to file claims under DC law for the same injury or death even if they've already received compensation from another state’s workers’ comp system, but DC payments will be reduced by the amount already received from that other state. The bill directly affects DC workers who have been injured while working in another state or who have received prior compensation elsewhere. Key provisions require DC compensation to offset payments from other states, preventing duplicate payouts while maintaining access to benefits. The law applies to all claims pending as of June 6, 2022, and new claims filed afterward.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentEnsures DC workers can seek full compensation under local law despite prior out-of-state benefits, protecting their rights to comprehensive injury coverage.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Workers' Compensation

signed · District of Columbia · Legislature Jan 17, 2025

PR 26-0007: Working Conditions and Compensation Agreement between the District of Columbia Public Schools and the Washington Teachers’ Union, Local #6 of the American Federation of Teachers Emergency Approval Resolution of 2025

This resolution approves a 5-year collective bargaining agreement between DC Public Schools and the Washington Teachers’ Union (covering ~5,400 teachers and school staff). It includes annual salary increases (2% in 2025, 3% in 2026, 3% in 2027, 4% in 2028) plus a 4% bonus for 2024, and expands benefits like dental, optical, and legal coverage with monthly contribution increases through 2028. The agreement, effective 2023-2028, requires $238.9 million in total funding from the Workforce Investments Account. This resolution formally authorizes the agreement without adding new legislative requirements.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill mandates 5-year teacher salary increases (2-4%), 4% bonus, and expanded benefits (dental/optical/legal) requiring $238.9M funding, directly supporting educator compensation and retention.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands dental and optical health coverage for teachers, directly advancing healthcare insurance benefits per bill summary.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentApproves 5-year collective bargaining agreement with salary increases (2-4%), expanded benefits (dental/optical), and $238.9M funding - directly strengthens teacher compensation and benefits.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Collective Bargaining

signed · District of Columbia · Legislature May 1, 2026

B 26-0098: Home Purchase Assistance for Transit Workers Amendment Act of 2025

This bill amends the 1999 Government Employer-Assisted Housing Program to explicitly include public transit employees as eligible participants. It adds a definition clarifying that "public transit employee" covers workers for Metrobus, Metrorail, MetroAccess, and DC Streetcar. The key change updates eligibility language in the law to list "public transit employee" alongside government workers, first-responders, and educators. This expands access to the existing home purchase assistance program for District transit workers without creating new funding or benefits. The bill does not alter the program's structure or costs, only its eligibility criteria.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingExpands home purchase assistance eligibility to transit workers, directly increasing access to affordable housing via existing program funding.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill expands home purchase assistance to transit workers (a specific worker group), directly adding them to an existing benefit program. This supports worker benefits under Labor & Employment.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationExpands housing assistance eligibility to public transit workers (Metrobus, Metrorail), supporting workforce stability for transportation infrastructure operations.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Homeownership Public Transit

in committee · District of Columbia · Legislature Mar 27, 2026

B 26-0474: Pathways to Prosperity for Young Parents Pilot Amendment Act of 2025

This bill creates a one-year pilot program for young parents aged 16-24 in Washington D.C. who are custodial or non-custodial parents of children under 18. It provides up to 100 employment vouchers to subsidize 50% of market-rate wages (up to 40 hours weekly) for participating employers, requiring them to cover the remaining wages and provide standard employee benefits. Employers must commit to considering participants for permanent roles after the subsidy ends. The program targets a gap in existing youth employment services by directly supporting young parents' workforce entry and stability through wage subsidies and employer partnerships.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProvides wage subsidies, mandates employer benefits, and targets permanent employment for young parents - directly advancing worker employment standards.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Child Labor

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