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...
Many older employees are just as capable as are younger employees. Just about all employees, regardless of their age, are fit for their job. Unfortunately, some people don’t base their judgment on whether someone can do a job. They base their judgment on age, which is...
Employees in the Washington, D.C. area, and across the nation are entitled to work in an environment where there is lawful treatment by their employer. Unfortunately, this is not always the case, and one of the most common violations of employee rights involves...
Workplace discrimination can affect anyone, regardless of how hard they have worked to get to where they are in their career. Discrimination can manifest itself in subtle and hidden ways, such as through biases in hiring or promotion practices, or more overt ways,...
Under federal law, your employer must consider your request for a reasonable accommodation for your disability. However, companies can deny a reasonable accommodation request when they have a valid reason to do so. Your employer should engage in an interactive process...
Genetic discrimination in the workplace can be a serious concern. Employees facing such challenges should be aware of their rights and the steps to address the issue. Title II of the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA) prevents employers from...
Of all the different forms of discrimination and harassment that can happen in the workplace, among the most sensitive and contentious are those situations involving one’s race. These can take place in many different ways and can range from subtle and passively...
Workplace discrimination can be a distressing experience for employees. Fortunately, the law provides a framework to address workplace discrimination. If you find yourself facing discrimination at work, it is important to know the key elements necessary to assert your...
