Washington DC Employment Lawyers Archives

Is all discrimination unlawful?

No, not necessarily. What the federal laws require is that the discrimination be based on some protected characteristics. For example, that the discrimination … Continued

What damages are available in an employment discrimination case?

There are several different types of damages that are available in an employment discrimination case. It really varies depending on what statute, what … Continued

What do I need to prove to win my employment discrimination case?

Ultimately, you are going to need to prove by a preponderance of the evidence, and what that generally means is by 51%, that … Continued

What does the EEOC do?

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, which is the EEOC, is a federal agency whose mission is to investigate and prosecute cases under various … Continued

What happens after I file a claim with the EEOC?

They will take a look at the information and the evidence that you provided that supports your claim of discrimination. And then they … Continued

What happens when I file charges against an employer for discrimination?

If you file a charge of discrimination with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the EEOC will review that information, provide a copy … Continued

What if my employer retaliates against me for filing a discrimination claim?

Most anti-discrimination laws also contain an anti-retaliation provision. That means the Congress has made clear that they want employees to come forward with concerns … Continued

What is a hostile work environment?

A hostile work environment is a legal claim under federal anti-discrimination laws. What it means is that an employee has been subjected to … Continued

What is a protected class in a discrimination case?

A protected class refers to a variety of different characteristics that Congress has decided should be protected from discrimination. And common examples of … Continued

What is glass ceiling discrimination?

Glass ceiling discrimination is a form of promotion discrimination. What it refers to is a set of artificial barriers that have been keeping … Continued

What is pregnancy discrimination?

Pregnancy discrimination occurs when your employer treats you differently because you are pregnant or they believe you may be pregnant. Courts will look … Continued

What is the difference between a class action and an individual lawsuit?

An individual case is what you normally see in courts, and that’s what the vast majority of lawsuits filed in America are. It … Continued

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