Employee dress codes define a wide variety of expectations, from the level of formality expected in the office to safety precautions like close-toed shoes. However, dress codes that require employees to style their hair in specific ways may subtly discriminate against...
Month: September 2020
State delegate joins suit to overturn COVID-19 regulations
As the COVID-19 virus has spread across the country, various states have tried various means to control the pandemic. Virginia’s governor Ralph Northam has led the way with tighter restrictions on many businesses, especially restaurants and similar establishments. In...
How non-solicitation agreements in business affect workers
It is not uncommon for businesses operating in the Washington, D.C., area to require managers, directors and other top-level executives to sign non-solicitation agreements. A person interested in purchasing a business entity may also require a non-solicitation...
DC requires paid sick leave
Work does not inoculate employees against illness, but most states do not require paid sick leave. However, Washington DC’s employment law for workers requires paid time off for sickness. DC’s mandatory sick leave law Washington DC and 13 states mandate some form of...
