Morning Roundup: Two by Two Edition

Posted by admin in DC Life on 01 25th, 2010 | no responses

Photo by anartist on flickr Good morning, Washington. The rain’s still coming down to greet us all on this inhospitable Monday, so the National Weather Service is warning to watch out for flooding in low lying areas. A flood watch is in place until 1 p.m., thanks to the one to two full inches of rainfall we’ve had in the area since last night. Meanwhile, the District is asking residents to clear catch basins and storm drains around their homes to help reduce the chances for serious flooding in the roadways. Fenty Accused of Delaying on Paid Sick Leave Regs: The Post’s Ann E. Marimow takes a look at whether the District’s mandatory paid sick leave law is actually working, and concludes that most workers don’t know about the rules — and that’s the city’s fault. ‘Technically, the District’s law took effect in November 2008. But the office within Walsh’s department that is responsible for enforcing the measure has not published the final rules to implement the law in the D.C. Register, a weekly legal bulletin. That step would require the mayor to begin a publicity campaign to notify employers and employees.

Until then, D.C. Chamber of Commerce President Barbara Lang said, businesses are “under no obligation to do anything.”‘ Fenty’s office says additional regulations will be forthcoming “in the coming days.” Nickles to Investigate DPW Overtime Issues: Over at the Examiner, Bill Myers reports on D.C. Attorney General Peter Nickles’ promise to get to the bottom of a report the paper dug up that accuses the Department of Public Works of “blatant time and attendance fraud.” DPW employees made about $3.45 million in overtime in fiscal 2009, far more than had been budgeted, and now an audit accuses employees of fudging time sheets for each other and the department of not paying close enough attention. Briefly Noted: Tased Arlington man’s family wants police to release video … Fairfax County rescue teams wrap up efforts in Haiti … No warning on Appomattox shooter’s plans … This Day in DCist: In 2008, we were counting all the different kinds of canned beers available at The Red Derby , and in 2007 we said goodbye to Dixie Liquor in Georgetown.