MANDATORY Sexual Harassment Prevention Training for DC Businesses with Tipped Wage Workers: What Employers Need to Know
Does your business employ at least one tipped wage worker (i.e., an employee who earns tips)? If so, close out all of your apps, turn off your phone notifications, and read ca
24 September, 2022Gabrielle Union’s Exit From America’s Got Talent
A Teachable Moment for Companies on Race, Inclusivity, and Workplace Culture by Jessica N. Childress, Managing Attorney, The Childress Firm PLLC ******* The highly publicized
09 December, 2019Jessica Childress Featured on “The Woman Behind The Business” Radio Show
The Childress Firm’s Managing Attorney, Jessica Childress, discusses being “The Woman Behind the Business” on the WBB Talk radio show. Listen here! Ms Jessica Childress. She
25 April, 2019National Bar Association Awards Jessica Childress with the Young Lawyer of the Year Award
On July 31, 2018, the National Bar Association (NBA) awarded the Childress Firm’s Managing Attorney, Jessica Childress, with the Junius W. Williams Young Lawyer of the Y
03 August, 2018The Childress Firm Contributes to the World Bank’s Women, Business, and Law 2018 Report
The World Bank has released its Women, Business and the Law 2018 report. This report contains information about laws affecting women’s economic opportunities globally,
22 June, 2018Jessica Childress Awarded Young Lawyer of the Year Award by the Washington Bar Association’s Young Lawyers Division
On June 4, 2018, the Washington Bar Association’s Young Lawyers Division awarded the Childress Firm’s Managing Attorney, Jessica Childress, with the Young Lawyer o
08 June, 2018Jessica Childress Recognized in UVA Lawyer as an Outstanding Black Alumna
In the Spring 2018 issue of UVA Lawyer, the Childress Firm’s Managing Attorney, Jessica Childress, is recognized an outstanding black alumni. Read the article here.
01 June, 2018The Childress Firm PLLC Featured in Essence Magazine
In the April 2018 issue of Essence Magazine, Managing Attorney of the Childress Firm PLLC, Jessica Childress, discusses common mistakes entrepreneurs make.
23 May, 2018A Small Business Guide to Addressing Workplace Sexual Harassment
In Business News Daily’s “A Small Business Guide to Addressing Workplace Sexual Harassment,” the Childress Firm’s Managing Attorney, Jessica Childress,
10 January, 2018Party Time! Legal Considerations for Company Holiday Parties
by Jessica N. Childress It’s the most wonderful time of the year! The holidays are a great time to spread cheer throughout your organization and celebrate the end of another y
12 December, 2017Training for an Anti-Harassment Culture
by Jessica N. Childress December 5, 2017 Workplaces that turn a...
06 December, 2017Is My Organization Required to Provide Leave for Voting Employees?
by Jessica N. Childress October 26, 2016 It’s almost Election Day! This day signifies a change in...
26 October, 2016New Final Rule Requires Federal Contractors to Provide Up to 7 Paid Sick Days to Employees
By Jessica N. Childress October 25, 2016 Last month, the Department of Labor issued its...
25 October, 2016Can An Employer Require Employees to Get Flu Vaccinations?
by Jessica N. Childress 10.17.2016 Last month in EEOC v....
17 October, 2016New Maryland Law Allows Preference in Hiring and Promotions for Eligible Veterans
New Maryland Law Allows Hiring Preferences for Eligible Veterans and Their Spouses By Jessica N. Childress ...
13 October, 2016The Fair Wage Amendment Act of 2016 Would Require DC Employers to Eliminate Screening Questions Relating to Applicants’ Wage Histories
The Fair Wage Amendment Act of 2016 Would Require DC Employers to Eliminate Screening Questions Relating to Applicants’ Wage Histories By Jessica N. Childress
12 October, 2016
