Working with a disability can be challenging, but knowing your rights can help. In Washington, D.C., laws such as the Americans with Disabilities Act and the D.C. Human Rights Act protect many disabled workers. Reasonable changes at work can make things easier for...
Employment is a human right. It is fundamental to human dignity and social inclusion. The impacts of an unjust job action or unfavorable working conditions can be so severe that laws to prevent them need to be updated. In Washington, D.C., most employees (other than...
Imagine showing up to work, excited to tackle the day's tasks, only to face barriers that prevent you from doing your job. For many people in Washington D.C., this is a harsh reality. Disability discrimination is a serious problem that can leave workers feeling...
Many people living with disabilities face unique challenges in the workplace. However, the struggle can be even more daunting for those with conditions that may not be immediately apparent to others, such as mental health conditions, chronic illnesses, or neurological...
According to a recent Center for American Progress report, LGBTQI+ individuals continue to face significant discrimination in various aspects of life, including employment. If you feel uncomfortable, undervalued or even threatened at your workplace because of your...
If you start to feel targeted at work after protesting illegal conduct or filing a complaint, that could be a case of workplace retaliation. According to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, retaliation is one of the most prevalent forms of workplace...
When you have a disability, you may worry about facing discrimination at work. Whether you’re recently disabled and returning to work, or you’re dealing with a lifelong disability, you have the right to work in an environment that suits your needs. Employers cannot...
Most reasonable accommodations at the workplace for people with disabilities cost employers little to nothing to implement, but the impact these have on employee productivity and satisfaction is priceless. Despite this, many employees continue to encounter improper...
When running a company, employers may have to make difficult decisions that can adversely affect employees within the organization. These decisions can arise from business-related challenges and other factors that require management to implement significant...
Recent data has revealed that 91 percent of employees in the United States who responded to a survey have faced discrimination in the workplace, whether it is based on race, gender, disability, status, age or other identifying factors. This overwhelming number...
