Maloney O'Laughlin PLLC fights for employees throughout Washington, from Seattle to Spokane.
Many jobs require a uniform, and for a number of those, not adhering to the dress code is a good enough reason for an employee to end up fired. However, exceptions to this rule do exist. For example, pregnant workers must have an allowance and do not have to follow...
Age discrimination has been illegal in the United States since 1967 when Congress passed the Age Discrimination in Employment Act. While it might seem very cut-and-dry that discrimination in the workplace against persons 40 years of age and older is illegal in the US,...
Earning respect and equal protection under the law starts with knowing your rights. At work, you are legally entitled to the same opportunities for pay, work assignments, training, promotions and job-related benefits as everyone else. Pay and work assignments The...
You may know that your employer has to provide accommodations for disabilities. However, impairment can take many different forms. You should understand how Washington State defines a disability so you can determine if you have a qualifying condition. Washington's...
Many people who work in Washington or another part of the United States face discrimination at some point during their careers. Yet, research shows that LGBTQ workers are more frequent victims of workplace discrimination than their heterosexual colleagues. According...
According to the Washington State Department of Health, about 95% of mothers choose to breastfeed their babies. When mothers return to work, they do not stop nursing their children and must pump breastmilk during their shifts. Federal and state discrimination laws...
Employees have a right to a Washington work environment that is free from sexual harassment. They also should not have to worry about losing their jobs or facing adverse treatment for reporting wrongdoing that takes place where they work. Yet, many American employees...
It is an unfortunate fact that employers can and will retaliate against you. Although not all employers are the same, many have the mindset that they can do anything they want because you are their employee. Fortunately, under the Equal Employment Act, you do have...
Discrimination is not always easy to spot. You may feel slighted in some situations, but it might not meet the legal criteria of discrimination. When it comes to age discrimination, it can be even more difficult to define what this encompasses. You may not even...
Having a baby is a beautiful and exciting time in your life, but there are some challenges to navigate, especially when it comes to being a working mom. Long-standing societal problems relating to pregnancy discrimination may have you feeling anxious about your future...
