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District of Columbia Statutory Wage & Overtime Authority
Statutory Legal Citation: D.C. Code § 32-1003
District of Columbia minimum wage ($17.50/hr, $10.00 tipped rate) is indexed annually. D.C. Wage Payment and Collection Law requires strict overtime and paid sick leave compliance.
Employee Statutory Rights (DC)
- ✓ Statutory minimum wage of $17.50/hr.
- ✓ Accrue paid sick and safe leave under DC Accrued Sick and Safe Leave Act (ASSLA).
- ✓ 1.5x regular pay for hours worked over 40 per workweek.
Employer Mandatory Obligations (DC)
- § Pay tipped employees at least $10.00/hr direct cash wage.
- § Provide itemized paystubs with total hours and wage rates.
- § Maintain detailed payroll records for at least 3 years.
District of Columbia Statutory Wage & Overtime FAQs
What is the minimum wage in District of Columbia for 2026? ↓
Under statutory citation D.C. Code § 32-1003, the 2026 minimum wage in District of Columbia is $17.50 per hour. Employers paying below this baseline face Department of Labor back-pay audits and statutory interest penalties.
Does District of Columbia mandate daily overtime pay? ↓
District of Columbia follows the standard federal FLSA rule (Title 29 U.S.C. § 207). Overtime is calculated weekly for hours exceeding 40 hours in a 7-day workweek with no daily cap.
Can employers in District of Columbia take a tip credit against wage rates? ↓
District of Columbia permits employers to claim a maximum tip credit of $7.50/hr against tipped staff, requiring a minimum direct cash wage of $10.00/hr.
Common District of Columbia Payroll Compliance Traps & Audit Penalties
Failing to comply with annual July 1 minimum wage indexing adjustments.
Restricting DC ASSLA paid sick leave usage.
Improper tip credit shortfalls.
Did Your Employer Violate District of Columbia Labor Law?
30-Second Diagnostic • Sourced from D.C. Code § 32-1003
Based on District of Columbia labor code standards (D.C. Code § 32-1003), your responses indicate potential statutory wage violations.
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Department of Labor & State Compliance Fine Exposure in District of Columbia
Under FLSA § 216(b), mandatory double back pay is assessed for unpaid overtime.
1 hour regular rate premium pay per workday missed under state law.
Waiting time statutory penalties for delayed final paycheck settlement.
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FLSA & DC Overtime Exemption Checklist
Determine if an employee is legally exempt from overtime under state and federal law
Earns at least $844/week ($43,888/yr federal minimum) or state higher threshold (e.g. CA $66,560/yr).
Primary duty involves managing business operations, directing 2+ staff, or exercising independent judgment.
Receives a predetermined, non-deductible salary regardless of quality or quantity of weekly work.
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