Wage and Hour Information The Office of Wage-Hour administers the District's laws regarding wages and hours. Specifically: The Minimum Wage Emergency Amendment Act of 2004* amends the DC Minimum Wage Act Revision of 1992* and sets the District's minimum wage at $7.00 per hour effective January 1, 2006. Every employer subject to the provisions of the Act must post the Minimum Wage Poster in or about the premises at which any employee covered is employed. The DC Wage Payment and Wage Collection Law,* which requires that all employers pay their employees at least twice monthly on designated paydays; pay all earned and promised wages; and pay wages timely upon termination of employment. The DC Wage Garnishment Law,* which protects the wage earner's pay from unlawful garnishments. The Seats Law,* which requires proper seating for workers when not actively engaged in their work. The Wage-Hour Rules,* which provide, among other things, subminimum wage rates for newly hired workers and minors. The rules also provide for ther establishment of reasonable allowance levels for work-related situations or special conditions associated with employment relationships, such as travel allowances, meal, and uniform allowances. The Office of Wage-Hour conducts compliance audits. It may recover back wages for employees who have not been paid pursuant to these laws, either administratively or through court action.     * This document is presented in Portable Document Format (PDF). A PDF reader is required for viewing. Download a PDF Reader or Learn More About PDFs.