What requests in terms on settlement for a position that is ending after 18 years of service? HR wants me to leave "happy."

I second the recommendation. You may wish to consult the lawyer locator service at www.mwela.org, a voluntary bar association of attorneys who...

Agreed, the fact that the EEOC found no cause really has little bearing on your case. Please take care to ensure that you are keeping an eye on...

In most cases it would be difficult to find an attorney to take your case pro bono (for free). Particularly because many statutes that protect...

I would add to these answers with the observation that the EEOC generally does not have enough resources to thoroughly investigate most claims...

What if defense lawyer wants to give me information related to my case without a court order.

Your best step is to discuss this with your attorney, who knows your case better than anyone on a public legal site could possibly know it and is...

Is my situation a case of a hostile work environment that can be proved?

If the subject of the threats was being discriminated against or subjected to a hostile work environment on the basis of sex, race, disability,...

You may ask, but in Washington DC, unlike other states, there is not a statutory right for employee access to personnel files. If you believe your...

What is the remedy for the employee when this happens.

Reinstatement is by far the preferred remedy for proven discrimination. And in the case of proven discrimination you are required to be made whole...

I recommend you consult with an attorney before taking such an action. In order to win your employment discrimination case you will need to...

The statute of limitations is generally just 300 days under Title VII, and is a year under the District of Columbia Human Rights Act. Those period...