This bill strengthens existing law by requiring employers to make reasonable accommodations for employees and applicants for employment who have limitations due to conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, in addition to those who need accommodations as the result of pregnancy complications.
Read more2018 Written Testimony | Senate Bill 0543 Fight for Fifteen
WDC urges the passage of SB0543. This bill requires the State minimum wage to increase annually based on a gradual schedule until it reaches $15 per hour by July 1, 2023, and for tipped workers by July 1, 2025, after which it shall increase annually based on the annual growth in the Consumer Price Index. Beginning in July 1, 2026 an employer may not include a tip credit as part of a tipped worker’s wages. The bill requires a specified compensating annual rate increase for contracted community service providers.
Read more2018 Written Testimony | Support HB 0664 Fight for Fifteen
WDC urges the passage of HB0664. This bill requires the State minimum wage to increase annually based on a gradual schedule until it reaches $15 per hour by July 1, 2023, and for tipped workers by July 1, 2025, after which it shall increase annually based on the annual growth in the Consumer Price Index.
Read more2018 Written Testimony | Support SB 0377
WDC urges the passage of SB0377. This bill prohibits employers from relying on past wage history information to determine an applicant’s salary, or a current employee’s salary when considering that employee for a new position, including a promotion.
Read more2018 Written Testimony | Support SB 0859
WDC urges the passage of SB 0859. This bill provides that employees in the legislative and executive branches of state government may be entitled to a maximum of 60 days of paid parental leave during the period of one year following the birth or adoption of a child.
Read more2018 Written Testimony | Support HB 0775
WDC urges the passage of HB0775. This bill provides that employees in the legislative and executive branches of state government may be entitled to a maximum of 60 days of paid parental leave during the period of one year following the birth or adoption of a child.
Read more2018 Written Testimony | Support HB 0657 Motor Vehicle Insurance – Discrimination in Underwriting and Rating – Use of Marital Status or Gender
2018 Written Testimony HB 0657 Motor Vehicle Insurance – Discrimination in Underwriting and Rating – Use of Marital Status or Gender
Read more2018 Written Testimony | Support HB 0512 Labor and Employment-Pay Scales and Wage History Information
2018 Written Testimony
House Bill 0512 - Labor and Employment - Pay Scales and Wage History Information | Economic Matters Committee