The U.S. Department of Labor explains that Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities. A reasonable accommodation is an adjustment or modification your employer makes to help...
Anyone can experience harassment in the workplace, ranging from subtle to severe forms of hostility. Federal, state, and local employment laws usually prohibit this type of discrimination, when it is based on an employee's gender, race, age, disability, or other...
You deserve to have a workplace that is free from bad treatment and behavior. Despite having the right to work in an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment, employees may experience these behaviors in the workplace. If you experienced...
Just because you have a disability does not mean you cannot do specific jobs. Anti-discrimination laws seek to help everyone who can work get a job, regardless of their disability or medical history. One of the ways they do this is by providing guidelines regarding...
Employees have the right to do their jobs in an environment that is free from harassment and other types of mistreatment. Unfortunately, some employees in the Washington, D.C., metro area do experience problematic behaviors in the workplace that could be...
You May Have A Right To Religious Accommodations A person’s religious beliefs may strongly influence how people live, , what they eat or how they should dress, among other things. However, some forms of religious expressions may feel unwelcome in the workplace. In...
When treated unfairly by an employer, you may not know what to do next. If you experienced harassment or discrimination, you may be unsure of what steps you can take to hold the responsible parties accountable and seek justice for yourself. Whether you experienced...
Our sexual orientation and gender identity are our personal business. They should not be a factor in how employees are treated in the workplace. It may come as a surprise, but until recently, no federal law was viewed as explicitly forbidding workplace discrimination...
While those practicing Christianity might make up a sizable percentage of America’s workforce, it is unrealistic to assume that every business will keep Sundays work-free to honor that religion’s holy day of rest. And, other religions have their own days or times in...
If you are working and have a disability, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and comparable state and local laws may have your back. These laws require your employer to provide reasonable accommodations to help you do your job, which could mean changes to...
