Workplace Discrimination

Disabilities come in many forms and affect each person differently. In some cases, a disability is immediately apparent due to a person using a wheelchair, having physical signs of a condition or other visual factors that allow others to clue in to the person’s...

A recent discussion about reasonable accommodations (“Reasonable accommodation: What does it look like?” March 23, 2020) may have brought up some additional questions for you. For instance, you may need a better understanding of what “undue hardship” means as you work...

To many employees, age is just a number. They may put more stock in their health and how they feel overall rather than making decisions based solely on their age when not necessary. Of course, while people may not take their age into account themselves, their...

Someone makes a discriminatory comment to you at work, and you call them out on it. This is not the first time it's happened. You're tired of it. You tell them it's unacceptable and that you're going to file a complaint. What do they tell you in response?Instead of...

Those who have been discriminated against often feel alone and isolated. They may feel as though they have done something wrong to be excluded in such a way, but it is often the case that they have been intentionally ostracized from the group.If you are feeling alone...

Have you been working for a company for years now and notice your boss overlooks you for promotions? Are you starting to wonder if it's because your education background doesn't match or if it's your skin color? Are you beginning to see patterns?If so, you could be...

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...

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...

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...

All Americans have the right to a workplace that's safe and free from discrimination. When your employer violates that right, you can file a complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). But what happens then? According to a recent article in Vox,...