The state of Washington has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 6069) that creates a new state-run retirement program (Washington Saves). Washington Saves is set to take effect on July 1, 2027.

The District of Columbia has enacted an ordinance that will require employers to disclose in job listings the projected minimum and maximum hourly rate or salary for the position. The ordinance takes effect June 30, 2024.

On Nov. 7, 2022, voters in Washington D.C. voted overwhelmingly to phase out by 2027 the tipped employee credit that employers are currently allowed to take when paying its tipped employees.  Measure 82 was approved by over 71 percent of the voters.  

 The expansion of the District of Columbia’s paid family leave benefits took effect Oct. 1, 2022. The changes could have taken effect as soon as July 1, 2022, but they were delayed until Oct. 1, 2022.

The District of Columbia has enacted legislation (B24-109) prohibiting employers from taking adverse action against an applicant or employee for the off-duty, lawful use of cannabis. The law also includes additional protections for medical cannabis users and a new notice requirement for employers.

Our model handbook policies have recently been updated to include a specific District of Columbia and Rhode Island Pregnancy Accommodation policy.