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 carefully. The District of Columbia Tipped Wage Workers Fairness Amendment Act (TWWFAA)...
A Teachable Moment for Companies on Race, Inclusivity, and Workplace Culture by Jessica N. Childress, Managing Attorney, The Childress Firm PLLC ******* The highly publicized termination of celebrity judge, Gabrielle Union, from America’s Got Talent (“AGT”) has incited a needed discussion about the obstacles to inclusion that people of...
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, covering 189 economies and 7 focus areas. The World Bank reports, "When societies get to equal, economies become more resilient. That's why WBL is committed...
In Business News Daily's "A Small Business Guide to Addressing Workplace Sexual Harassment," the Childress Firm's Managing Attorney, Jessica Childress, discusses the importance of anti-harassment training programs and creating an anti-harassment culture. You can read the article here. *************************************** Attorney Advertising. © 2018. The Childress Firm PLLC. All Rights...
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 year. Holiday parties are typically the place where these celebrations occur. Although holiday parties are generally...
by Jessica N. Childress December 5, 2017 Workplaces that turn a blind-eye...
by Jessica N. Childress October 26, 2016 It’s almost Election Day! This day signifies a change in local,...
By Jessica N. Childress October 25, 2016 Last month, the Department of Labor issued its Final...
by Jessica N. Childress 10.17.2016 Last month in EEOC v. Saint...
New Maryland Law Allows Hiring Preferences for Eligible Veterans and Their Spouses By Jessica N. Childress 10.13.2016 On...