Discrimination Lawyers Archives

Are employers in Virginia prohibited from discriminating based on pregnancy?

Virginia Law Prohibiting Pregnancy Discrimination Yes – employers in Virginia are prohibited from discriminating on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, and related conditions, including lactation. … Continued

Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Discrimination Law Firm in Washington DC, Maryland or Virginia

Collapse During a recession, the loss of a job due to discrimination or retaliation can be detrimental. With so much at stake, it’s critical to … Continued

What Virginia laws prohibit retaliation against an employee for reporting discrimination?

Both state and federal law prohibits employers in Virginia from retaliating against employees for reporting discrimination.

How to file a discrimination complaint in Virginia

A Virginia employee alleging discrimination under the VA HRA must file a complaint with the Division of Human Rights(DHR) before filing in court. An employee must file with DHR within 300 days of when the discrimination occurred.

What Damages or Remedies Can a Virginia Employee Recover in a Discrimination Lawsuit?

Under the Virginia Human Rights Act (VA HRA) as amended by the Virginia Values Act (SB 868), as of July 1, 2020 a prevailing employee in a discrimination case under state law may recover significant damages.

Does Virginia law bar discrimination in the workplace?

Does Virginia law bar discrimination in the workplace? The Virginia Human Rights Act bars discrimination in the workplace and authorizes a private right of … Continued

How Can Our Tysons Corner Employment Lawyers Help you Remedy Your Employment Dispute?

When you have worked hard to achieve success in your career and you suffer discrimination, harassment, or retaliation, you need an experienced advocate with … Continued

What is the equal pay gap?

Washington DC Law Firm Combatting Pay Discrimination Call discrimination lawyer Eric Bachman today at 202-769-1681 to learn about options to combat gender pay discrimination. He … Continued

Pay discrimination against executives: what is the “salary negotiation defense” in Equal Pay Act cases?

According to a Council of Economic Advisers issue brief about the Gender Gap, “median earnings for a woman working full-time all year in the United States totaled only … Continued

Is Glass Ceiling Discrimination Preventing You From Advancing to an Executive Position/Moving into the C-Suite?

Glass Ceiling Discrimination A recent Wall Street Journal article reports that women run just 27 of the S&P 500 companies—or 5.4% of the total. The article … Continued

What is arbitration?

When parties agree to arbitrate, it generally means they’ve agreed not file a case in court. Instead, their legal dispute will be heard by a … Continued

Can executives, partners, and other senior managers sue if they’ve suffered discrimination?

One of the more hotly debated topics is whether executives should be viewed as the employer versus the employee when they suffer discrimination at work. This … Continued