Posts by Theodora Stringham, Esq.
Midterm Elections: Time Off to Vote Required?
Voting is important to our democracy. News coverage for the November 8 midterm election, as well as several local races,…
Read MoreEmployees in Crisis: Is Time Off Required?
Employees’ lives at home almost always affect their time at work. It is not possible to realistically “compartmentalize” even with…
Read MoreDeadline Nearing for D.C. Employers with Tipping: What to Know
The economy has become more and more dependent on tips. In fact, tipping is integral to many industries and employees…
Read MoreSued? What to Know
It can feel like a nightmare. You walk into work or arrive home and find out that someone is suing…
Read MoreMonkeypox: Three Tips for the Workplace
It is hard to imagine another public health crisis after the rollercoaster that has been COVID-19. Nonetheless, in recent weeks,…
Read MoreD.C. Non-Compete Ban Limited: What to Know
In 2020, the District of Columbia Council passed a law stating that non-compete agreements would be illegal. The law, entitled…
Read MoreBurnout, Stress, and Anxiety: Mental Health at Work
The consensus is unanimous: the COVID-19 pandemic has been extremely difficult for every walk of life. Studies show that the…
Read MoreRecent Lawsuits on Equality in the Workplace: Three Important Takeaways to Minimize Liability
February is Black History Month. Assigning a time period to recognize the integral achievements of African Americans originated in 1906…
Read More2022 and Real Estate: Three Projections for This Year
The new year is off with a bang. The past two years have proved difficult to navigate, given the unpredictability…
Read MoreNo More Masks or Vaccines? Three Important COVID-related Workplace Determinations
The past two weeks have been a whirlwind in developments relating to COVID-19. The Omicron variant continues to rage, leaving…
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