Posts by Theodora Stringham, Esq.
Minimum Wage Increase: What to Know
In the past, I’ve written about the increase of the minimum wage for federal contractors, effective in January 2020. The…
Read MoreRemote Workplaces and COVID: Three Takeaways from a Recent EEOC Lawsuit
In the early days of the pandemic, many businesses were forced to shutter their doors as local and federal governments…
Read MoreDo all employees need to be vaccinated? Three things to know about the Biden Administration’s new mandate
On September 9, 2021, President Biden announced a sweeping 6-prong approach known as “Path out of the Pandemic” – aimed…
Read MoreCan Employers Require Vaccinations as Part of Job Postings? What to Know.
The Delta variant surge of COVID-19 has been unrelenting. Related U.S. deaths for the week of August 17 totaled 7,225…
Read MoreCOVID-19 and Sexual Harassment: Addressing Risks for Employers
Think that sexual harassment at work is out of the picture because of COVID-19? Last week the public was reminded…
Read MoreCOVID-19 and Masks – Adapting New Guidance to the Workplace
In May 2021, I wrote about the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s issued guidance on fully-vaccinated individuals no longer…
Read MoreAre Non-Competes Illegal? Three Takeaways From the New Executive Order
Bringing on new staff (and starting a new job) is typically a hectic process. There is a ton of information…
Read MoreDeadline Modified: Federal Reporting Data on Employees
Running a business involves a lot of paperwork. While not always the most glamorous, keeping on top of deadlines is…
Read MoreExpanded Rights for Employees with Disabilities in Virginia – Effective July 1
COVID-19 has changed the landscape surrounding employee illness and disability. However, Virginia’s 2021 expansion of its Human Rights Act (VHRA)…
Read MoreLong Hours? Don’t Miss Virginia’s New Overtime Law
Over the last year, the operation of many businesses changed to include more remote work and different ways of servicing…
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