With the new year comes new laws that could affect your money, healthcare and more. Read on to see what new laws will go into effect in D.C., Virginia and Maryland on Jan. 1, 2023.
Minimum wage: Minimum wage in the District will increase to $16.50 on Jan. 1, 2023 and to $17 on July 1 for non-tipped workers, in accordance with the Living Wage Act of 2006. See more here.
Pay Increases for Tipped Workers: During the 2022 general election, voters in the District decided that tipped workers should get the same minimum wage as every other worker in D.C. The measure that voters approved, known as Initiative 82, will gradually raise the minimum wage for tipped workers at businesses such as salons, parking lots and restaurants from the current $5.35 per hour to more than $16 per hour by 2027. The first wage increase goes into effect Jan. 1, 2023, bumping up hourly pay to $6 an hour.
Paid Family Leave Enhancement: Paid Family Leave for District government workers will increase by four weeks, for up to 12 weeks per year for family or parental leave. In addition, for the first time, District government employees will also get paid personal medical leave and prenatal leave. Employees will be allowed leave for more than one qualifying event per year within the maximum total weeks allowable.
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