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...
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How might employers approach one’s request for accommodation?
There are many workers in the Washington D.C. metro area who have the skills to perform their jobs, but may require certain changes to the workplace environment to accommodate their needs. Individuals with medical conditions that require reasonable accommodations at...
Chronic pain may warrant reasonable accommodation at work
Numerous people in the Washington, D.C., area and elsewhere live with chronic pain. The pain could result from a chronic illness, be a permanent side effect of a previous injury or occur due to another health-related issue. In many cases, individuals with chronic pain...
What counts as pregnancy discrimination?
If you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant, you may be concerned to tell your boss. You may worry about the potential for discrimination. Alternatively, if your employer already knows you are pregnant, you may wonder if you are being treated unfairly as a...
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...
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...
Do women still face pregnancy discrimination in the workplace?
With the economy strong and unemployment rates low, more and more employers are offering generous maternity leave benefits and work-life balance perks to keep women happy at their jobs after having a child. However, even in 2019, women are not immune from pregnancy...
Filing an age discrimination law suit
Older workers typically earn higher salaries, earn more benefits and accumulate more vacation time. This adds to the bottom line cost of the company. But older workers’ performance, knowledge and experience commonly makes this investment pay off. However,...
Have you been the victim of constructive discharge at your job?
Do you feel you are being treated harshly at work or made to work under such unbearable conditions it is causing you to consider resigning?If you are experiencing this type of treatment at work, you may be experiencing constructive discharge. This is forcing an...
Employment discrimination may occur before you even apply
No worker in the United States should fear discrimination based on their identity. Although it is against federal law, some companies use tactics to avoid charges and hire certain people that fall into specific demographics.If you believe you faced discrimination...