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If you work for a private-sector (non-government) employer in Washington, DC, you can file a discrimination claim with the DC Office of Human Rights (OHR),...

Last month, Virginia Governor Ralph Northam signed several new bills that expand workplace discrimination protections.  Beginning July 1, 2020, Virginia employees will finally have rights...

Virginia is finally catching up to Washington, DC, and Maryland in terms of employee protections.  Earlier this month, Virginia Governor Ralph Northam signed new employment...

Discipline for AWOL: Show up for work or face the consequences Thinking about taking leave while your leave request is still pending?  Think again or...

A U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) administrative judge recently ruled in favor of our client and awarded significant damages in a disability discrimination case....

The short answer:  Yes.  There are many circumstances in which your employer can fire you for not coming to work due to medical reasons.  There...