Minimum wage, cellphones on school grounds, seat belts for adult passengers, and protection of reproductive and sexual health data are the focus of some of the new laws going into effect around the D.C. area on Tuesday. Scroll for details:
Minimum wage for non-tipped workers: The minimum wage in the District will increase from $17.50 to $17.95 per hour for non-tipped employees, regardless of the size of the employer.
Base wage for tipped workers: The base minimum wage for tipped employees will increase from $10 to $12 per hour. However, if an employee's hourly tip earnings (averaged weekly) plus the base minimum wage don't equal the District's full minimum wage, the employer must pay the difference, D.C.'s Office of Wage-Hour Compliance says.
Seat belts: All adult passengers now must wear seat belts while in a vehicle on a public highway. The existing law involving adult passengers only had required seat belts when in the front seat. (Wondering about child passenger safety laws already in place? Find those here.)
Cellphones at school: School boards will be required to create and implement policies on cellphones on campus, with the goal to restrict usage that would be disruptive to the learning environment. Limited exceptions would include the need for use due to medical conditions as outlined in a student's IEP or 504 plan. However, the law prohibits any student from being suspended or...
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