You deserve to have a workplace that is free from bad treatment and behavior. Despite having the right to work in an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment, employees may experience these behaviors in the workplace. If you experienced...
Year: 2023
Are you facing retaliation for taking an FMLA leave?
If you or a family member has a medical condition, you may need to take a leave of absence under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). However, if you're experiencing discriminatory treatment from your employer, you may need guidance on what to do next. As an...
Are service dogs a reasonable accommodation?
Since ancient times, dogs and their ancestors have provided invaluable support to humans. They watch over their owners, hunt and herd livestock. Today, dogs may be trained to assist people with disabilities, which can greatly enhance their quality of life. Therefore,...
Requiring medical exams might be discriminatory
Just because you have a disability does not mean you cannot do specific jobs. Anti-discrimination laws seek to help everyone who can work get a job, regardless of their disability or medical history. One of the ways they do this is by providing guidelines regarding...
Deaf employees could be susceptible to discrimination at work
Employees have the right to do their jobs in an environment that is free from harassment and other types of mistreatment. Unfortunately, some employees in the Washington, D.C., metro area do experience problematic behaviors in the workplace that could be...
Why does age discrimination at work happen?
Our age should be nothing but a number. However, for some, getting older means being the target of ageist comments and jokes in the workplace. It could also mean that employers view them as unemployable. Although there are federal, state, and local laws in place to...
Is it time to hire an FMLA attorney?
Is it time to meet with and hire an FMLA attorney? Thanks to the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), and the equivalent state and D.C. FMLA laws, eligible employees can take up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave to care for a sick or injured family member and...
How to cope with sexual harassment
How to cope with sexual harassment Victims of sexual harassment, especially that involving sexual assault, need to go through a tremendous healing process. The trauma may last longer than expected. You may find it hard to open up even to closest friends and...
You have a right to religious accommodations
You May Have A Right To Religious Accommodations A person’s religious beliefs may strongly influence how people live, , what they eat or how they should dress, among other things. However, some forms of religious expressions may feel unwelcome in the workplace. In...
Required sexual harassment training for employers of tipped workers
Required sexual harassment training for employers of tipped workers Tipped workers are those employees who receive tips as part of their wages. Because their job requires prioritizing customer satisfaction to collect more tips, they are at a higher risk for sexual...