Top-Rated Employment Lawyers Representing Employees in Washington DC
We are a top-rated firm focused on representing employees in a variety of workplace-related disputes, including:
- Whistleblower retaliation;
- Glass ceiling discrimination;
- Sexual harassment;
- Race discrimination;
- Gender discrimination, including Equal Pay Act claims;
- LGBT discrimination;
- Religious discrimination;
- Disability discrimination;
- Pregnancy discrimination; and
- Age discrimination
Click here to see our videos answering frequently asked questions about discrimination and retaliation.
Washington DC Anti-Discrimination Law
The DC Human Rights Act is one of the strongest anti-discrimination laws nationwide. It prohibits discrimination based on
- race,
- color,
- religion,
- national origin,
- sex,
- age,
- marital status,
- personal appearance,
- sexual
- orientation,
- gender identity or expression,
- family responsibilities,
- genetic information,
- disability,
- matriculation, or
- political affiliation.
Experienced, Trial-Tested Washington DC Employment Lawyers
Having served as Special Litigation Counsel in the Civil Rights Division of the Department of Justice and as lead or co-counsel in numerous jury trials, Bachman is trial-tested and ready to fight for you to obtain the relief that you deserve. As editor of the Glass Ceiling Discrimination blog, Bachman writes frequently on topics related to promotion discrimination, harassment, and other employment discrimination issues.
Contact us today at 202-769-1681 to find out how we can help you.
Resources from DC OHR About Washington DC Anti-Discrimination Laws
- District of Columbia Human Rights Act of 1977
- District of Columbia Family and Medical Leave Act
- District of Columbia Parental Leave Act
- District of Columbia Language Access Act of 2004
- Protected Traits in DC
- DC Family and Medical Leave Act (DC FMLA) Fact Sheet
- Protecting Pregnant Workers Fact Sheet
- Parental Leave Act
- The Right to Breastfeed
- Unemployed Anti-Discrimination Act
- Gender Identity and Expression in Places of Public Accommodation
- Criminal Background Screenings and Housing – Preview of Law for Housing Providers