I agree, your employer has no right to opt out of the District's anti-discrimination protections where you are doing your job for the employer in...

Given your visa concerns, you really should be speaking with an attorney with immigration knowledge. The American Immigration Lawyers Association...

Was my termination justified ?

You should speak with a qualified employment attorney about your situation. Firing someone because they are pregnant would be illegal, but it's...

How do I determine how much money I should ask for in a mediation?

I agree that you should definitely speak with a qualified employment attorney in order to explore any liability of the employer for failure to...

What are my options if a former company is refusing to pay outstanding invoices from my time as a contractor?

I believe it is likely that your time as a contractor is covered by the DC Wage Payment and Collection Law, which requires prompt payment of all...

What should I expect at a Alternative Dispute Resolution for a Hostile Work Environment and sexual harassment claim ?

From what you describe it sounds as if you are going into a mediation, which involves appearing before a mediator and discussing your case and your...

Can an employer disregard a doctors note?

Your employer has an obligation to explore reasonable accommodations for you, but not necessarily to grant the one your doctor prescribes. You...

You should secure a lawyer as soon as you can. Check the lawyer locator service at www.mwela.org for attorneys who represent employees. Your...

Generally your employer can ask for medical documentation for a health condition that requires an absence from work. There are a couple of laws...

My employer refuses to include a confidentiality clause in a EEO settlement, can I claim retaliation later should issues arise?

Yes, your managers' later discussions regarding your EEO complaint could readily amount to retaliation, however whether the agency is liable for...