WASHINGTON (7News) — The start of the new year means new laws are in effect across the DMV. Here are some laws that went into effect on Jan. 1 or will later in 2023:
Minimum wage
The living wage in the District will increase to $16.50 on Jan. 1. On July 1, the District’s minimum wage will increase to $17, trigging an increase to the living wage for non-tipped workers to the same rate. This increase is due to provisions of the amendment that tie D.C.’s minimum wage to the Consumer Price Index, according to the Department of Employment Services.
DC Parking Cashout Law
The law requires D.C. employers with 20 or more covered employees that offer a parking benefit (free or subsidized parking) to their employees to either offer a Clean Air Fringe Benefit to employees who receive the parking benefit, develop a transportation demand management plan, or pay a Clean Air Compliance fee.
Coverage for Medically Necessary Foods
The law will require health insurers in the District to provide coverage for medically necessary foods to any health benefits plan issued after Dec. 31, 2022. Find the full list of diseases or conditions that qualify here.
Paid Family Leave Enhancement
For the first time, as part of the total eight maximum weeks of paid leave currently available, employees will be eligible to receive up to two weeks of paid medical leave to care for their own serious health conditions. Employees will also be eligible to receive leave for more than one...
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