Remote working may have both benefits and certain challenges. Studies indicate that workplace harassment continues to be an issue for many remote workers, and dealing with remote harassment can be a difficult process. Individuals in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan...
When you arrive at your workplace, you may be thinking about the scheduled meetings, your tasks you need to complete, and other job duties. You are likely not considering the ways you may experience physical or emotional harm while you are at work. Unfortunately, some...
Working in an environment in which inappropriate behaviors and comments occur can be stressful and taxing. Even though such behavior is unlawful, it remains a problem in many workplaces. While experiencing sexual harassment is difficult enough as is, workers may worry...
While some companies may try to provide employees with a safe work environment free of unjust treatment, this seldom happens. Discrimination remains a common concern in many workplaces. Discriminatory treatment continues to affect the lives of many workers in the...
While some employers strive to provide fair and equal treatment to all employees, many other employers do not. Treating workers differently because of gender bias continues to affect the lives of many workers. Dealing with such workplace treatment can be a stressful...
While there may be various reasons why someone may require workplace accommodations for a disability, preparing to seek the necessary changes can be difficult. The process may grow even more complex should an initial application for reasonable accommodations be...
Employers are responsible for respecting the rights of employees and adhering to federal, state, and local employment laws. However, there may be times when an employee believes the employer’s actions or the employer’s policies violate the employee’s rights. One of...
While many companies may attempt to create an environment in which all employees can succeed, this does not always happen. Some laws protect workers from illegal workplace treatment, but it might not always be easy to tell when one has been subjected to...
It is no secret that the presence of unlawful behavior within a work environment can take a dire toll on everyone involved. Protecting against issues such as harassment is a goal that may prove relevant to employers and employees alike, but knowing how to mitigate the...
While some employees may have a healthy relationship with their superiors, for many others, it may seem as though this is simply too much to ask. Sometimes, those who manage others in the workplace may not always make effective use of their position of authority and...
