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...
Month: December 2020
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...
Non-Compete Agreements banned in the District of Columbia
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...