A person who reveals troubling practices at their place or work, without regard for their own well-being, should be hailed as a hero. Sadly, this is not always the case. If a whistleblower at an organization isn't explicitly retaliated against, they're often subject...
Older workers typically earn higher salaries, earn more benefits and accumulate more vacation time. This adds to the bottom line cost of the company. But older workers’ performance, knowledge and experience commonly makes this investment pay off. However,...
Sexual harassment is a very serious concern in the workplace. Because it's such a personal issue, it sometimes can be difficult for people to recognize when they're the victim of harassment, even when the actions are blatant. Business Insider lists some of...
The Fourth Circuit today reversed the district court (South Carolina) in a Section 1981 and Title VII race discrimination case. The plaintiff was evidently represented pro bono on appeal by the Univ. of Virginia. The plaintiff was a garbage truck driver and was...
For employees with certain disabilities, returning to work can be challenging. As a result, the law requires employers in Washington, D.C. to provide reasonable accommodation to workers who are not able to function normally in their previous jobs. If employees ask for...
No worker in the United States should fear discrimination based on their identity. Although it is against federal law, some companies use tactics to avoid charges and hire certain people that fall into specific demographics.If you believe you faced discrimination...
Do you feel you are being treated harshly at work or made to work under such unbearable conditions it is causing you to consider resigning?If you are experiencing this type of treatment at work, you may be experiencing constructive discharge. This is forcing an...
It is a scenario some workers fear: to say something that an employer dislikes and to be fired because of it. As Forbes explains, the First Amendment protection of free speech rights does not typically apply to workplaces. In many cases, an employer may sanction or...
From religious discrimination to mistreatment based upon an employee's gender, there are many examples of unlawful discrimination in the workplace. Unfortunately, people have also been subjected to other types of discrimination in Washington, D.C. For example, some...
Am I protected as a whistleblower?From politics to programming, every day, workers in Washington D.C. witness unethical and even illegal transactions and interactions. If you have recently witnessed one such exchange, you are probably wondering whether or not you...
