Maloney O'Laughlin PLLC fights for employees throughout Washington, from Seattle to Spokane.
Few things you go through at work are likely to be more disheartening than sexual harassment. After all, if you do not feel comfortable at your place of employment, both your job performance and personal life are likely to suffer. Sadly, the nightmare may not end when...
In the current age, work from home (WFH) environments has dominated the general workspace. As more people continue to join mobile workforces and adapt to work environments that largely happen online, old problems associated with in-person workplaces fade and new...
Authorities make laws and regulations for a reason. When an employer blatantly ignores them, it is problematic. The National Whistleblower Center explains a whistleblower is someone who reports when an employer is doing something illegal or dangerous. Reason for the...
Just as the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) forbids pregnancy discrimination in the workplace, nursing mothers are also provided protection against unfair treatment. Mothers who have returned to work may be entitled to certain accommodations. Fair Labor...
If you work in an environment where you feel unsafe, belittled or unfairly treated, you may wonder whether or not to report your experiences. You should never have to deal with unethical treatment at work, especially if it interferes with your safety and productivity....
While most businesses make a point to prevent workplace discrimination, it is far from uncommon. The American Civil Liberties Union asserts that some forms of discrimination are often sly or difficult to spot. When those believe they have a legitimate case against...
People with disabilities bring as much to the workforce as those without disabilities. To perform job tasks efficiently, some workers may need minor adjustments to their work areas or how they perform duties. Under some circumstances, failing to make reasonable...
Retaliating against an employee for doing the right thing, like blowing the whistle on illegal behavior, is an action prohibited by federal law. This is why employers and workers may try to mask retaliatory behavior as much as possible. Nonetheless, if you know your...
Women who are pregnant do not have any obligation to put an employer on notice of their condition until they wish to request time off. People typically choose to inform their employers of their pregnancies for logistical reasons around planning time-off. If someone...
You have a right to call attention to it when your Washington employer engages in dangerous or unethical business practices. There are also specific whistleblower protections that outline your rights in this regard. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration...
