Individuals with disabilities, whether physical or mental disabilities, know that discrimination because of their disability is a possibility. Although laws protect individuals against discrimination in the workplace, they may still worry that an employer will deny...
Month: April 2021
Blatant pregnancy discrimination still occurs in workplaces
Expecting a child is an experience that many residents in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area relish. They may have been trying for some time before getting pregnant, or they may have been successful right away. Whatever the case, many mothers-to-be need time away...
Study finds gender discrimination an issue among hospitalists
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...
Taking steps to stop sexual harassment at work
Dealing with an uncomfortable situation in the workplace is nerve-wracking for many reasons. For example, it may cause workers to dread going to work, and they typically do not want to do anything that could put their employment at risk. Of course, it is not uncommon...