Many people in the Washington, D.C. metro area have a disability. Sometimes there is obvious evidence of this disability, such as the use of a cane or wheelchair, but other times there is no visual evidence that a person is disabled. Nevertheless, many disabled...
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Understanding FMLA requirements and responsibilities
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) allows eligible employees to take unpaid, job protected leave for family and medical reasons. However, it only applies to certain employers. It applies to private-sector employers with 50 or more employees. It also includes...
Religious discrimination in the workplace
The decision to follow and practice a particular faith or religion in the United States is a foundational right. The country does not subscribe to a national religion or compel conversion from individuals whose religious practices fall outside of the mainstream....
Recognize your value by adequately negotiating your contract
Your experience and talent are valuable. Despite that, employer often do everything they can to get the best deal possible. While an executive employment contract can help lock in the terms of your work with an employer, these multifaceted contracts are often...
Were you wrongfully denied overtime pay earned over the holidays?
Workers in many professions, including restaurants workers or retail workers often put in many extra hours above the standard 40-hour workweek, especially over the holidays. Many of these workers may have earned overtime that they were wrongfully denied. The following...
Elements of an employment contract to include
It is important to know what should be included in an employment contract. The employer-employee relationship is an important one so both parties should understand what should be outlined in an employment contract. Elements of an employment contract Nature and scope...
What makes a non-compete agreement valid?
In certain industries in Washington, D.C. and elsewhere, it may be necessary to include certain terms or agreements when hiring a new employee. In order for the employee-employer relationship to begin, some employers require that a new employee enter into a...
Releasing legal claims through a severance agreement
The financial impact of leaving a lucrative job can have significant and detrimental effects on the life of a DC-area executive. When a person in a position of power is asked to step down from their role within an organization, or is terminated from their employment,...