People may not realize how difficult it can be for others to deal with workplace harassment until they themselves have also experienced it. Workplace harassment can take a devastating toll on a person’s life and career and it may be difficult to resolve the...
Year: 2022
Is there a time limit for filing a discrimination claim?
While encountering unjust treatment at work can be stressful enough, addressing the situation could also be challenging. This could leave individuals in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area feeling hesitant to step forward and file a complaint with the EEOC or in...
Workplace harassment remains an issue for remote workers
Remote working may have both benefits and certain challenges. Studies indicate that workplace harassment continues to be an issue for many remote workers, and dealing with remote harassment can be a difficult process. Individuals in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan...
Is the treatment you are experiencing at work sexual harassment?
When you arrive at your workplace, you may be thinking about the scheduled meetings, your tasks you need to complete, and other job duties. You are likely not considering the ways you may experience physical or emotional harm while you are at work. Unfortunately, some...
Workplace harassment and the term quid pro quo
Working in an environment in which inappropriate behaviors and comments occur can be stressful and taxing. Even though such behavior is unlawful, it remains a problem in many workplaces. While experiencing sexual harassment is difficult enough as is, workers may worry...
What are some examples of disability discrimination?
While some companies may try to provide employees with a safe work environment free of unjust treatment, this seldom happens. Discrimination remains a common concern in many workplaces. Discriminatory treatment continues to affect the lives of many workers in the...
Signs of gender bias at work
While some employers strive to provide fair and equal treatment to all employees, many other employers do not. Treating workers differently because of gender bias continues to affect the lives of many workers. Dealing with such workplace treatment can be a stressful...
Steps to take after a denial for reasonable accommodations
While there may be various reasons why someone may require workplace accommodations for a disability, preparing to seek the necessary changes can be difficult. The process may grow even more complex should an initial application for reasonable accommodations be...
What are actions that may be considered FMLA harassment?
Employers are responsible for respecting the rights of employees and adhering to federal, state, and local employment laws. However, there may be times when an employee believes the employer’s actions or the employer’s policies violate the employee’s rights. One of...
Possible signs of discrimination in a workplace
While many companies may attempt to create an environment in which all employees can succeed, this does not always happen. Some laws protect workers from illegal workplace treatment, but it might not always be easy to tell when one has been subjected to...