B23-0870 - Protecting Business and Workers from COVID-19 Emergency Amendment Act of 2020
To require, on an emergency basis, employers to adopt and implement social distancing policies that require employees to wear personal protective equipment in the workplace, to require employers to provide employees with personal protective equipment, to permit employers to require that employees inform their employers of a positive test for an active COVID-19 infection, to prohibit retaliation against an employee who refuses to work with or serve an individual who refuses to social distance or wear personal protective equipment, to prohibit retaliation against an employee because the employee tests positive for, is quarantining because of COVID-19, or is caring for someone who has symptoms of or is quarantining because of COVID-19, and to prohibit retaliation against an employee who attempts to exercise any right or protection under Title I or to stop or prevent a violation of the worker safety provisions of Title I.
Date introduced: 07/27/20 Status: Passed
Vote: 10-3 in favor "No" votes: Todd, Grosso, Mendelson
Full text: https://lims.dccouncil.us/Legislation/B23-0870
B22-0777 - Pathways to District Government Careers Act of 2018
Law 22-211 promotes priority in applications and interviews for entry-level positions to District public and public charter high school graduates, as well as those who received a GED or High School equivalency credential from the District of Columbia. It also establishes an apprenticeship program in District government employment. The Department of Human Resources is required to develop partnerships to foster applications and hiring.
Date introduced: 04/10/18
Supporters: T. White, Allen, R. White, Gray, Evans, Nadeau, Todd, Grosso, Mendelson
Vote: 13-0 in favor
Full text: https://lims.dccouncil.us/Legislation/B22-0777
B22-0656 - Adult Career Pathways Task Force Expansion Emergency Amendment Act of 2018
To amend, on an emergency basis, the Adult Literacy Task Force Act of 2014 to include business community representatives on the Adult Career Pathways Task Force.
Date introduced: 01/09/18
Vote: 13-0 in favor
Full text: https://lims.dccouncil.us/Legislation/B22-0656
B22-0618 - Driver's License Revocation Fairness Amendment Act of 2017
Law 22-236 requires the District to end the practice of suspending or revoking drivers' licenses or automobile registration or driving privileges as a penalty for failure to pay a civil judgment arising out of the person's ownership, maintenance, or use of a motor vehicle.
Date introduced: 12/05/17
Supporters: Gray, T. White, Nadeau, Bonds
Vote: 11-0 in favor
Full text: https://lims.dccouncil.us/Legislation/B22-0618
B22-0572 - Wage Garnishment Fairness Amendment Act of 2017
This law establishes limits on the amount that can be garnished from an individual's wages by factoring in gross wages and disposable wages. It prevents wage garnishment from individuals making less than a living wage and requires notice be provided to those whose wages will be garnished.
Date introduced: 11/07/17
Supporters: Evans, T. White, Grosso, Nadeau, Bonds
Vote: 13-0 in favor
Full text: https://lims.dccouncil.us/Legislation/B22-0572
B22-0542 - Public Employee Relations Board Term Limit Emergency Amendment Act of 2017
To amend, on an emergency basis, the District of Columbia Government Comprehensive Merit Personnel Act of 1978 to increase the number of consecutive terms a member may serve on the Public Employee Relations Board from 2 terms to 3 terms.
Date introduced: 11/1/17
Vote: 13-0 in favor
Full text: https://lims.dccouncil.us/Legislation/B22-0542
B22-0543 - Public Employee Relations Board Term Limit Temporary Amendment Act of 2017
Increases the number of consecutive terms someone can serve on the Public Employee Relations Board from 2 to 3.
Date introduced: 11/1/17
Vote: 13-0 in favor
Full text: https://lims.dccouncil.us/Legislation/B22-0543
B22-0553 - Public Employee Relations Board Term Limit Amendment Act of 2017
As introduced, this bill permits a member of the Public Employee Relations Board to serve 3 consecutive terms. Currently, a member may only serve up to two consecutive terms
Date introduced: 10/31/17
Vote: 13-0 in favor
Full text: https://lims.dccouncil.us/Legislation/B22-0553
B22-0554 - Adult Career Pathways Taskforce Expansion Amendment Act of 2017
As introduced, this bill amends current law to require Council approval of mayoral nominees to the Adult Career Pathways Taskforce and adds three members to the Adult Career Pathways Task Force. The three new members must be representatives of the District business community from in-demand industry sectors.
Date introduced: 11/01/17
Vote: 13-0 in favor
Full text: https://lims.dccouncil.us/Legislation/B22-0554
B22-0552 - Office of Employee Appeals Hearing Examiner Classification Amendment Act of 2017
This legislation classifies hearing examiners within the Office of Employee Appeals as legal service employees. It also requires that hearing examiners are licensed to practice law in DC.
Date introduced: 11/01/17
Vote: 13-0 in favor
Full text: https://lims.dccouncil.us/Legislation/B22-0552
B22-0401 - Workforce Development System Transparency Act of 2017
Law 22-95 requires the Workforce Investment Council to develop and update annually a Workforce Development System Expenditure Guide outlining the District's government spending on workforce development and adult education across agencies.
Date introduced: 07/11/17
Supporters: McDuffie, T. White, R. White, Cheh, Mendelson
Vote: 13-0 in favor
Full text: https://lims.dccouncil.us/Legislation/B22-0401
B22-0103 - Child Care Study Act of 2017
Non-traditional child care is a service offered to parents whose work schedule is outside of the standard hours of 7 am to 6 pm, Monday through Friday. Law 22-11 requires OSSE to conduct a study to evaluate the sufficiency of the number of non-traditional child care facilities. The evaluation must include the total number of current non-traditional facilities operating in the District, the current level of service being provided, the current need for non-traditional facilities, and recommendations. It also requires OSSE to assess the impact of increased education requirements for staff members as well as coordinate the sharing of necessary information with the Department of Employment Services.
Date introduced: 02/07/17
Supporters: Allen, Evans, Todd, R. White, Cheh
Vote: 11-0 in favor
Full text: https://lims.dccouncil.us/Legislation/B22-0103
B22-0104 - Inclusionary Zoning Consistency Amendment Act of 2017
Law 22-24 amends income percentages associated with the low-income and middle-income designations within the Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Date introduced: 02/07/17
Supporters: Nadeau, Bonds, Cheh, Allen, R. White, T. White, Mendelson
Vote: 13-0 in favor
Full text: https://lims.dccouncil.us/Legislation/B22-0104
B21-0598 - Vacant Property Enforcement Amendment Act of 2016
Law 21-200 requires that a designation of vacant or blighted property remain until the property owner submits sufficient information to the Mayor to change the classification. It allows for certain exceptions from registering a property as vacant based on the current level of active construction or renovation. It clarifies that the allowable time for the exemption is one year for a residential building and two years for a commercial property. It increases the maximum fine of noncompliance with certain vacant registration requirements from $1000 to a fine not to exceed $5000.
Incorporates provisions from Bill 21-527, the "Vacant and Blighted Buildings Enforcement Amendment Act of 2015."
Date introduced: 02/02/16
Supporters: Todd, May, Bonds, Evans, Cheh, Nadeau, McDuffie, Allen, Mendelson
Vote: 13-0
Full text: https://lims.dccouncil.us/Legislation/B21-0598
B21-0415 - Universal Paid Leave Act of 2015
Law 21-264 establishes a paid leave system for all District residents and for workers who are employed in the District of Columbia. It allows for up to 8 weeks of paid family and medical leave and exempts federal government employees. A qualifying individual is one who becomes unable to perform their job functions because of a serious health condition, or an individual who is caring for a family member with a serious health condition, or other requirements as defined by the bill. It establishes the Family and Medical Leave Fund which includes funding from covered employers, the District government, eligible individuals, and interest earned on the money from the fund. Claims are filed with the District Government and the District must notify the employer within 3 business days of a claim being filed. By December 30, 2017 and quarterly thereafter, the Mayor shall submit to the Council a document that explains in detail the requirements needed in order to develop all software necessary to administer the paid-leave system pursuant to this act. By July 1, 2020, the Mayor shall commence the payment of paid-leave benefits provided for in this act.
Date introduced: 10/06/15
Supporters: Grosso, Nadeau, McDuffie, Allen, May, Cheh
Vote: 9-4 in favor "No" votes: Alexander, Todd, May, Evans
Full text: https://lims.dccouncil.us/Legislation/B21-0415
B21-0120 - Wage Theft Prevention Clarification and Overtime Fairness Amendment Act of 2015
Law 21-266 requires all bona fide administrative, executive, and professional employees as defined in 7 D.C.M.R. 999.1 be paid at least once a month and exempts employers from being required to pay them twice a month. The legislation, among other things, clarifies that the Attorney General and certain membership organizations can bring civil enforcement actions in court. It revises criminal penalties for noncompliance. It removes the exemption of parking lot and garage attendants from District overtime laws. Among other things, it also requires employers, including temporary staffing agencies, to provide notice regarding payment to an employee in a second language if certain conditions are met. It clarifies the remedies and procedures available to those who claim employers are noncompliant with this legislation.
Date introduced: 03/03/15
Supporters: Nadeau, Allen, Bonds, Mendelson
Vote: 13-0 in favor
Full text: https://lims.dccouncil.us/Legislation/B21-0120