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Council Member Julie Menin opens hearing on worker protection bills

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Council Member Julie Menin, chair of the committee on consumer and worker protection, opens the legislative hearing on Introductions 780 and 1081. She provides background on the Fair Workweek law's impact and introduces the proposed legislation aimed at improving worker protections and DCWP's complaint handling process.

  • Intro 1081, sponsored by Menin, would require DCWP to confirm receipt of complaints within 30 days
  • Intro 780, sponsored by Council Member Nurse, would expand and align worker protections related to schedule changes and safe/sick time usage
  • The hearing will include testimony from DCWP and other stakeholders on the proposed legislation