Our society places significant emphasis on the rights of working mothers when they give birth and seek maternity leave while maintaining their employment. However, working mothers can also benefit from the help of the child's father. Close collaboration when it comes...
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Do jokes and comments count as sexual harassment?
Most Washington, D.C., residents understand that the definition of sexual harassment covers actions such as forced physical contact or requests for sexual favors in exchange for employment. Other actions may be harder to classify. If you are experiencing unwelcome...
Recognizing discriminatory behaviors against whistleblowers
When people work for an employer they admire, chances are they hope to have a positive experience and without hazards, threats to their career or safety, or discriminatory behavior. Unfortunately, there are situations where an employer acts illegally or...
Is weight discrimination legal in Washington, D.C.?
There has been a lot of rightful media attention on sexual harassment and discrimination in the workplace. High-profile cases have brought attention to a long-overlooked issue in American workplaces. That workplace issue is weight discrimination.Despite recent...
Keeping the EEOC focused on protecting at-risk workers
Pursuing a career in Washington, DC, brings with it many unique challenges and opportunities. One hurdle that people should not have to face is the fear of being discriminated against in the workplace. Their place of employment should allow them the safety and support...
Sexual harassment and hypermasculinity begins at home
Corporate and political jobs in D.C. are often dominated by men. While men are becoming increasingly accustomed to seeing women in the workplace, this may only serve to make women a threat. In the sentiment of "boys will be boys" men often respond to this threat with...
Frequently asked questions for DC FMLA
Frequently asked questions for DC FMLAWhen it comes to the District of Columbia's Family and Medical Leave Act, many workers wonder what their rights are and how they stack up to what is provided by the federal government. The DC FMLA provides workers with benefits...
Companies often perform better due to whistleblowers
Many companies in D.C. fear whistleblowers. They believe that with one word in the wrong ear, a whistleblower can take down an entire company that was previously thriving. While whistleblowers certainly may do this, a CNBC article says that they also help their...
Major hotel chain settles disability discrimination suit
A major hotel corporation agreed to pay $85,000, provide $15,000 worth of paid leave and offer other relief to a New York employee to settle a discrimination lawsuit, according to the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).The employee works at the Grand...
The effects of the #metoo movement on sexual harassment at work
When the #MeToo movement first took off in America, it mostly tackled the entertainment industry in Hollywood. Men in power were exposed for habitually taking advantage of younger women seeking fame or success. It soon spread into corporate and politics, thus making...