It was an even split on election day for questions on keeping a tipped wage as Portland Maine voters resoundingly rejected a ballot proposal to eliminate the tipped wage and hike the minimum within the city to $18 per hour. Question D, as the initiative was known went down to defeat by a 61-39% margin.…
Read More »It has certainly been a long time coming, but the ban on non-compete clauses in the Nation’s Capital finally became effective on October 1. Initially passed almost two years ago, the effective date of the law had been delayed several times while the business community worked with the DC City Council to iron out some…
Read More »With just over one month remaining until the critical November mid-term elections, there are a number of ballot initiatives going before voters in different locales that warrant watching. Restaurant workers along with the city’s Mayor have again come out strongly against an initiative in Portland Maine. Known as Question D, the initiative would raise the…
Read More »Beginning on October 1, a number of changes will take effect with the DC Universal Paid Leave program which employers must be aware of. Among the changes which were adopted in July, the maximum duration of paid leave benefits is increased to 12 workweeks for qualifying parental leave (up from 8 weeks), increased to 12…
Read More »Speaking of ballot questions, a panel of three District of Columbia appellate judges ruled this week that the measure to eliminate the tip credit in the Nation’s Capitol should remain on the ballot for voters to decide in November. The DC measure is similar to another that was passed by voters in 2018 only to have…
Read More »Just under one year from today, employers in the Nation’s Capital will be prohibited from disciplining or terminating employees for marijuana use or a positive marijuana test. In addition, employers will not be able to reject a job applicant as well because of a positive marijuana test. Thanks to the Cannabis Employment Protections Amendment Act…
Read More »It seems to be the issue that just won’t go away, but the District of Columbia Superior Court has dismissed a lawsuit challenging the validity of signatures gathered to certify Initiative 82 for the November ballot. The suit was filed by a local bartender who wants to continue to collect tips rather than be paid…
Read More »With the turn of the calendar in another couple of weeks, a number of changes to minimum wage requirement will take place across a host of states. It’s important you take note of them and be sure to remain in compliance. Effective July 1, the following increases become effective: Connecticut will increase its minimum from…
Read More »Minimum wages aren’t the only legal requirements that will change come July 1, and you’ll want to double check on local and state requirements that may impact your business. That said, we note that Universal Paid Leave in the Nations Capital will undergo some changes next month as the employers’ contributions will be reduced from…
Read More »Just about a week and a half from today, the Coalition of Franchisee Associations (CFA) will host its annual CFA Lobby Day in Washington DC and we encourage you to consider attending – you can register for the event right here – even at this late date. Your elected Representatives and Senators in the Nation’s…
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