Posts by Theodora Stringham, Esq.
Voting and Time Off? The Rules for Employers on Election Day
Voting is important to our democracy. News coverage for the 2020 presidential election is already nonstop – while Virginia’s local and state elections are around the corner (November 5). However, do employers need to allow employees time off to go vote?
Read MoreSHIELD Act In Effect: Tips for Navigating Mandatory Cybersecurity Requirements
Cybersecurity is top of mind for most organizations. However – did you know that it is now the law? New…
Read MoreReal Estate Focus: “Green” Rooftops Good for Development and the Environment?
Have you ever been on a rooftop in a city – any city – and felt a certain sense of…
Read MoreDipping into Retirement Just Became Easier – 401k Access Rules Changing
For better or worse, hard times can hit any individual or family for one reason or another. When money becomes…
Read MoreWatch the Clock: Federal Overtime Rules Changing
In our ever-connected workplaces, many employees work more than their “regular” schedule. Recently, the federal government announced an update to…
Read MoreReal Estate Focus: Lakefront Properties Bring Both Risk and Reward
Have you heard of Lake Anna? If you live in the Washington, D.C. area, you may or may not have…
Read MoreHow Organizations Can Stay Ahead of Changing Privacy Laws
How Organizations Can Stay Ahead of Changing Privacy Laws Theodora Stringham Featured in the Digital Guardian by Ellen…
Read MoreWould You Change It? Government Seeking Feedback on FMLA
Unfortunately, individual and family illness is unavoidable and can impact the ability to work. The Family Medical Leave Act of…
Read MoreThe Lowdown for Landlords: New Virginia Law on Tenant Insurance
Do Virginia landlords need to discuss insurance with tenants? Legislators addressed this issue during the 2019 session by enacting HB…
Read MoreThe New School Year: FMLA and Employees’ Absence for School-Related Meetings
Work-life balance is a critical component of business. However, the line between what is “required” by law for employee absence…
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