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...
Discrimination based on age is a real issue in the workplace. Ageism affects individuals across all stages of their careers and can occur in often subtle ways. Because ageism is not always obvious, employees should understand the different types of age discrimination...
Individuals with disabilities can request reasonable accommodations to allow them to perform their job duties. Working from home has become a more common accommodation for certain employees. In particular, technology has evolved to support many different types of...
In 2023, the U.S. Department of Labor said employers often use reasonable accommodations for a disability to keep good employees, and 68.4% of those who did found them to work well. To include everyone, it is important to understand the things that can help people...
Businesses are required to ensure that all of their employees can comfortably and effectively perform their jobs. Thus, employees with hearing issues may need special accommodations. Creating an environment where individuals with hearing difficulties can effectively...
