Workers in the Washington, D.C. metro area often have to rely on their managers and employers to keep order in the workplace. As a result, when something goes wrong and those in the management positions do not properly address it, employees can feel disappointed and...
Year: 2021
Lawsuit filed after FMLA interference
Experiencing a serious medical condition, or caring for a family member with a medical condition, can affect Washington, D.C. metro area workers in many ways. Individuals may need accommodations that help them perform their work duties despite their medical...
Age discrimination is a widespread issue
When publishing job postings, employers in the Washington, D.C. metro area and elsewhere often specify that they prefer applicants with related job experience. However, it is clear that some workplaces only value work experience on paper. Age discrimination has...
What is intermittent leave under the FMLA?
Illness and injury to either an employee or his or her close family could happen at any time. Even individuals who seemed otherwise healthy could face medical concerns suddenly. While many workers in the Washington, D.C. metro area can continue working while...
Which laws protect against workplace discrimination?
Issues in the workplace can make it difficult to want to go to work. Of course, most people cannot simply leave their job due to uncomfortable feelings at work, so they may feel that they have to put up with mistreatment. However, if they are facing discrimination on...
Chronic pain may warrant reasonable accommodation at work
Numerous people in the Washington, D.C., area and elsewhere live with chronic pain. The pain could result from a chronic illness, be a permanent side effect of a previous injury or occur due to another health-related issue. In many cases, individuals with chronic pain...
Despite working online, workplace sexual harassment continues
Over the decades, workplace dynamics in the Washington, D.C. metro area and elsewhere have changed in many ways. Particularly over the last two years, dynamics have changed substantially as companies, employers and employees have had to adapt to the alterations...
Discrimination against autistic workers needs attention
Some people refer to autism as being “on the spectrum.” This phrase refers to the fact that autism presents itself in different ways in different people and has varying degrees of severity. As a result, many individuals with autism spectrum disorder can live out their...
How the Family and Medical Leave Act helps employers and workers
Most workers in the Washington, D.C., area understand the importance of taking time off from work when necessary. The reasons for needing time off can vary widely, but often, medical emergencies, chronic health conditions, welcoming a child and other major events can...
How to hold employers accountable for accommodation violations
Many workers in Washington, D.C. and the surrounding area may have disabilities that make life a bit different for them. Sometimes, individuals with disabilities can find ways to adjust and live much like the average-bodied person, but they may need certain equipment,...