It is not unusual for employers in the Washington D.C. metropolitan area and elsewhere to consider certain aspects of a job as essential. However, that does not mean that certain measures cannot be taken to ensure that a person with a disability can still perform an...
Year: 2021
Unequal pay leads to discrimination lawsuit against Amazon
In a fair world, people would be able to go to work, perform their jobs and receive proper compensation for their services. Unfortunately, too much of the world is unfair, and many people across the country face discrimination in the workplace that results in their...
Family and Medical Leave Act violations harm workers, companies
Life can throw a curveball at any time. In some cases, those curveballs can come in the form of serious illness or injury to a person or an immediate family member. These issues can sometimes result in an individual needing time away from work in order to handle his...
Types of workplace harassment you may experience
Unfair treatment in your Washington, D.C., workplace is frustrating and stressful for victims, but how can you know if what you are experiencing is actually harassment? Workplace harassment comes in various forms, and you may not be certain that what you are...
Prep for surgery by talking with your employer about taking leave
Though most Washington, D.C. workers hope to never have a serious medical event, certain conditions can arise that need medical attention. In some cases, a condition, injury or other health issue could be serious enough to require surgery, which, in turn, would...
Workplace harassment can come in various forms
While the workplace may not be many Washington, D.C. residents’ favorite place to be, it should be somewhere that they feel comfortable. Far too often workers are made to feel out of place at the least and fearful at the most. When individuals face harassment in the...
The rights of older employees in the workplace
You may not be as young as some of your co-workers, but that does not mean you are any less capable. You know that your age does not impact your abilities, but unfortunately, age discrimination is a problem in many Washington, D.C., workplaces. If you believe you...
Visually impaired workers can request reasonable accommodations
Each person in Washington, D.C. is unique. Some may live with physical or mental differences that make it a bit more challenging for them to work in a traditional work environment. However, it does not mean that individuals with disabilities or impairments, such as...