Far too many women in Washington and across the country feel as if their gender is a reason that they are held back in various career fields. Unfortunately, gender discrimination and sexual harassment remain prevalent in most professions, despite laws banning this...
Washington, DC Employment Law Blog
Family and Medical Leave Act violations harm workers, companies
Life can throw a curveball at any time. In some cases, those curveballs can come in the form of serious illness or injury to a person or an immediate family member. These issues can sometimes result in an individual needing time away from work in order to handle his...
Types of workplace harassment you may experience
Unfair treatment in your Washington, D.C., workplace is frustrating and stressful for victims, but how can you know if what you are experiencing is actually harassment? Workplace harassment comes in various forms, and you may not be certain that what you are...
Prep for surgery by talking with your employer about taking leave
Though most Washington, D.C. workers hope to never have a serious medical event, certain conditions can arise that need medical attention. In some cases, a condition, injury or other health issue could be serious enough to require surgery, which, in turn, would...
The rights of older employees in the workplace
You may not be as young as some of your co-workers, but that does not mean you are any less capable. You know that your age does not impact your abilities, but unfortunately, age discrimination is a problem in many Washington, D.C., workplaces. If you believe you...
Visually impaired workers can request reasonable accommodations
Each person in Washington, D.C. is unique. Some may live with physical or mental differences that make it a bit more challenging for them to work in a traditional work environment. However, it does not mean that individuals with disabilities or impairments, such as...
Having conversations about reasonable accommodations
Discussing a personal matter with an employer is not always easy. However, many workers in Washington, D.C. may need to request reasonable accommodations in the workplace in order to perform their duties to the best of their abilities. Often, open communication can...
Police officer files lawsuit claiming discrimination, retaliation
Though many people in Washington, D.C. and beyond enjoy the work they do, they may not appreciate the environment in which they work. Superiors or co-workers could make individuals’ jobs much more difficult because they carry out discriminatory actions. Unfortunately,...
Female against female gender discrimination occurs in workplaces
When many people think of women being treated unfairly in the workplace, they think of higher-up males who belittle women, pay them less and sexually harass them. Of course, this type of scenario does play out in too many workplaces in Washington, D.C. and elsewhere....
Alleged FMLA violations lead to lawsuit
Health difficulties can present themselves in many ways. For some Washington, D.C. workers, stress can trigger serious issues that may lead to those individuals needing time away from work. In certain cases, the Family and Medical Leave Act can help workers get the...