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The Supreme Court vacated the Chief Justice's stay order, effectively allowing enforcement of the District of Columbia Minimum Wage and Industrial Safety Board's wage order against Marriott Corp. to proceed.
Marriott Corp. v. District of Columbia Minimum Wage & Industrial Safety Board (1974)
What Happened
Marriott Corporation challenged a wage order from Washington, D.C.'s Minimum Wage and Industrial Safety Board. The company argued against having to follow the board's wage requirements, and initially obtained a court order halting enforcement of these rules.
What the Court Decided
The Supreme Court rejected Marriott's attempt to stop the wage order. The Court eliminated the temporary block on enforcement, allowing D.C. authorities to move forward with requiring the company to follow minimum wage standards.
Why This Matters for Workers
This ruling reinforced that employers cannot use court delays to escape minimum wage obligations. It established that government agencies have legitimate power to set and enforce fair wage standards. The decision protected workers by preventing large corporations from successfully dodging wage rules through legal challenges. It sent a clear message that companies must comply with minimum wage laws, even when they disagree with them.
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