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...
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,...
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....
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...
On November 30, 2020, the Washington D.C. Council took the first of two votes to enact a ban on non-competes that applies to all employees, except for those who work for the D.C. and federal governments. There is also an exception for physicians who have completed a...
Needing time off work can occur for many reasons. In some cases, a day or two to recover from a minor illness may be all that is needed. On the other hand, individuals who live with chronic illness or who have close family members who do may need extended time off to...
Going through a traumatic experience can change any Washington, D.C. resident’s life. It is important to keep in mind that what one person considers traumatic can differ from another person’s point of view. However, if people experience something that makes them...
Living with a disability is something that numerous individuals in Washington, D.C. and across the country do. Often, people are able to find various ways to conduct their lives and fulfill work-related duties despite their disabilities. In many cases, reasonable...
Your religious freedom is guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution and the law. What this means when it comes to employment is that your employer or a prospective employer cannot discriminate against you due to your religious beliefs. No one in your workplace should harass...
These days, when many Washington, D.C. residents think of wrongdoing in the workplace, sexual harassment comes to mind. Certainly, this type of misconduct continues to be a prevalent issue in workplaces across the country. However, this is only one type of harassment...
