Labor & Employment (Minimum Wage)

This bill updates D.C. labor laws to explicitly include domestic workers and home care workers under minimum wage and overtime protections. It defines home care workers as individuals providing personal care, supervision, health services, or companionship to seniors and people with disabilities in private homes. The legislation ensures these workers retain local wage standards even if federal protections are reduced, aiming to help the District maintain a stable workforce for its aging population.

The DC Young Adult Corps Act of 2026 establishes a paid service program for District residents aged 17-24 who have recently earned a high school equivalency credential or meet alternative eligibility criteria set by the Department of Employment Services (DOES). It creates 9-12 month, full-time placements (30-40 hours weekly) with host organizations like schools, nonprofits, or government agencies, requiring participants to be paid at or above the District’s minimum wage with labor protections. Key provisions include structured mentorship, a one-time completion award for successful participants, program oversight by the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Education, and a non-lapsing fund for sustainability. The bill mandates annual public reporting and independent evaluations to track outcomes in workforce development and community service.

This resolution approves a collective bargaining agreement between the District of Columbia and employees in Compensation Unit 33 (Attorneys at the Office of the Attorney General and subordinate agencies). It provides a 3% annual wage increase for fiscal years 2024, 2025, and 2026, plus a 2% performance bonus for employees rated "Excellent" in each fiscal year. The agreement preserves existing benefits, including health, dental, and life insurance coverage. This procedural resolution formally ratifies terms already negotiated between the District and the American Federation of Government Employees, Local 1403.

This bill would increase wages for participants in the District of Columbia's Summer Youth Employment Program. It raises the hourly rate for 14- and 15-year-olds from $6.25 to $10.00 and sets the rate for 16- to 24-year-olds at the District's minimum wage. The amendment updates the Youth Employment Act of 1979 to reflect these new wage rates, directly affecting young workers in the summer job program. The change aims to provide fairer compensation for youth contributions to the workforce.