July 1 Marks Start of New Laws, Fees
The beginning of July means an increase in the minimum wage, Metro fares, tobacco taxes and car registration fees as well as a ban on sales of gas-powered leaf blowers.… Read More
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County Minimum Wage Will Increase for Large, Mid-Sized Employers
Montgomery County minimum wage will increase July 1 for mid and large-sized employers. The minimum wage rate will increase by 45 cents to $17.15 per hour for large employers —… Read More
Jawando Pulls Tipping Bill, Plans ‘Full Press’ for Passage Statewide
Montgomery County Councilmember Will Jawando has been pushing for a bill that would change the way tipped workers are compensated, enabling workers to be paid minimum wage without including their… Read More
Maryland’s Minimum Wage Officially Increases to $15
For some, the first paycheck of the new year will be larger. As of Jan. 1, all Maryland employers need to pay $15 an hour, the state’s new minimum wage.… Read More
Advocates Call for Elimination of ‘Subminimum Wage’ and Tip Credit
Councilmember Will Jawando introduced a bill Tuesday morning that would change the way tipped workers are compensated. Under his proposal, by 2028 the tip credit would be phased out, and… Read More
Minimum Wage Increases on July 1
The minimum wage in Montgomery County rises again on July 1. The minimum wage for those working at large companies with at least 51 employees will be $16.70 per hour.… Read More
Elrich Testifying on Fair Wage Act as County’s Minimum Wage Set to Increase Again
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich said he will testify Thursday in Annapolis on a statewide minimum wage bill, as the county’s own minimum wage rate is steadily increasing. “It is… Read More
Minimum Wage Increasing Countywide on July 1
Montgomery County’s minimum wage for large employers will increase from $15 to $15.65 per hour on Friday. Minimum wage for mid-sized employers (11 to 50 employees) will increase from $14.00… Read More
Council Unanimously Updates its Prevailing Wage Law
Montgomery County Council voted unanimously to expand its prevailing wage requirement in an effort to make the county more affordable to residents. “This is one of the biggest bills we… Read More
Leaders Celebrate Minimum Wage Increase, Stress That the ‘Fight for 15’ is Not the End
Montgomery County’s minimum wage has finally reached $15 an hour for large employers with at least 51 employees. July 1 marked another annual incremental increase in minimum wage, which began… Read More
Minimum Wage Increase in County Takes Effect July 1
Some Montgomery County employees will receive bigger paychecks beginning July 1 when the minimum wage is raised here. Every year since 2017, the minimum wage has increased on July 1… Read More
Five Things to Know for July 1 in Montgomery County
July is here! Yes, we’re serious, even though it is International Joke Day. 1. Minimum Wage Increase: The minimum wage in Montgomery County increases today to $14 for large employers,… Read More