Is it time to meet with and hire an FMLA attorney? Thanks to the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), and the equivalent state and D.C. FMLA laws, eligible employees can take up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave to care for a sick or injured family member and...
How to cope with sexual harassment Victims of sexual harassment, especially that involving sexual assault, need to go through a tremendous healing process. The trauma may last longer than expected. You may find it hard to open up even to closest friends and...
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...
Required sexual harassment training for employers of tipped workers Tipped workers are those employees who receive tips as part of their wages. Because their job requires prioritizing customer satisfaction to collect more tips, they are at a higher risk for sexual...
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...
Family or health problems could take up all your time, requiring you to take time off from work. Fortunately, you may be able rely on the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), or the state and local equivalents for smaller employers, to ensure you can return to...
No one should have to endure sexual misconduct in the workplace. Unfortunately, workplace harassment continues to be an issue in many professions, despite recent efforts to increase awareness and to encourage those who encounter harassment to step forward. While it is...
