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...
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...
If you or a family member has a medical condition, you may need to take a leave of absence under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). However, if you're experiencing discriminatory treatment from your employer, you may need guidance on what to do next. As an...
Since ancient times, dogs and their ancestors have provided invaluable support to humans. They watch over their owners, hunt and herd livestock. Today, dogs may be trained to assist people with disabilities, which can greatly enhance their quality of life. Therefore,...
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...
Our age should be nothing but a number. However, for some, getting older means being the target of ageist comments and jokes in the workplace. It could also mean that employers view them as unemployable. Although there are federal, state, and local laws in place to...
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...
