# D.C. Code § 32-1304: Unconditional payment of wages conceded to be due

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T32_C13_S32-1304

## Section

- **Citation:** D.C. Code § 32-1304
- **Heading:** Unconditional payment of wages conceded to be due
- **Jurisdiction:** District of Columbia
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** DC Code / Title 32 / Chapter 13 / § 32-1304

## Text

In case of a bona fide dispute concerning the amount of wages due, the employer shall give written notice to the employee of the amount of wages which he concedes to be due, and shall pay such amount, without condition, within the time required by §§ 32-1302 and 32-1303 ; provided, however, that acceptance by the employee of any payment made hereunder shall not constitute a release as to the balance of his claim. The employee or Mayor shall be able to pursue any such balance of unpaid wages and related damages, interest, costs, and penalties.

## Nearby sections

- [D.C. Code § 32-1301 § 32-1301. Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T32_C13_S32-1301.md)
- [D.C. Code § 32-1302 § 32-1302. When wages must be paid; exceptions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T32_C13_S32-1302.md)
- [D.C. Code § 32-1303 § 32-1303. Payment of wages upon discharge or resignation of employee and upon suspension of work; employer’s liability for failure to make such payment.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T32_C13_S32-1303.md)
- [D.C. Code § 32-1304 § 32-1304. Unconditional payment of wages conceded to be due.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T32_C13_S32-1304.md)
- [D.C. Code § 32-1305 § 32-1305. Provisions of law may not be waived.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T32_C13_S32-1305.md)
- [D.C. Code § 32-1306 § 32-1306. Enforcement, records and subpoenas.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T32_C13_S32-1306.md)
- [D.C. Code § 32-1306.01 § 32-1306.01. Training.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T32_C13_S32-1306.01.md)
- [D.C. Code § 32-1307 § 32-1307. Penalties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T32_C13_S32-1307.md)
- [D.C. Code § 32-1307.01 § 32-1307.01. Wage Theft Prevention Fund.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T32_C13_S32-1307.01.md)
- [D.C. Code § 32-1308 § 32-1308. Civil actions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T32_C13_S32-1308.md)
- [D.C. Code § 32-1308.01 § 32-1308.01. Administrative actions on employee complaints.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T32_C13_S32-1308.01.md)
- [D.C. Code § 32-1308.02 § 32-1308.02. Interpretation of fees.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T32_C13_S32-1308.02.md)
- [D.C. Code § 32-1309 § 32-1309. Mayor may delegate functions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T32_C13_S32-1309.md)
- [D.C. Code § 32-1310 § 32-1310. Severability.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T32_C13_S32-1310.md)

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