Workplace Discrimination

Far too many women in Washington and across the country feel as if their gender is a reason that they are held back in various career fields. Unfortunately, gender discrimination and sexual harassment remain prevalent in most professions, despite laws banning this...

You may not be as young as some of your co-workers, but that does not mean you are any less capable. You know that your age does not impact your abilities, but unfortunately, age discrimination is a problem in many Washington, D.C., workplaces. If you believe you...

Each person in Washington, D.C. is unique. Some may live with physical or mental differences that make it a bit more challenging for them to work in a traditional work environment. However, it does not mean that individuals with disabilities or impairments, such as...

Discussing a personal matter with an employer is not always easy. However, many workers in Washington, D.C. may need to request reasonable accommodations in the workplace in order to perform their duties to the best of their abilities. Often, open communication can...

Though many people in Washington, D.C. and beyond enjoy the work they do, they may not appreciate the environment in which they work. Superiors or co-workers could make individuals’ jobs much more difficult because they carry out discriminatory actions. Unfortunately,...

When many people think of women being treated unfairly in the workplace, they think of higher-up males who belittle women, pay them less and sexually harass them. Of course, this type of scenario does play out in too many workplaces in Washington, D.C. and elsewhere....

Living with a disability is something that numerous individuals in Washington, D.C. and across the country do. Often, people are able to find various ways to conduct their lives and fulfill work-related duties despite their disabilities. In many cases, reasonable...

Your religious freedom is guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution and the law. What this means when it comes to employment is that your employer or a prospective employer cannot discriminate against you due to your religious beliefs. No one in your workplace should harass...

Religion plays an important part in the lives of many people in this country. They may use religious teachings and customs to help them make certain decisions, and their beliefs may influence the clothing that they wear. When a place of employment bans individuals...

Being treated unfairly in the workplace or witnessing the unfair treatment of another employee can be a difficult situation to navigate. Most workers in the Washington, D.C. area and elsewhere do not want to allow discrimination or retaliation to take place while on...