Today is Equal Pay Day, a symbol of how far into 2023 a woman must work to earn the same pay that a man earned at the end of 2022. Today is a stark reminder of how much work we need to do to close the gender pay gap. #EqualPayDay

Did your employer suddenly place you on a performance improvement plan? Are you wondering what in the world to do next? Check out Pete Whelan's informative blog post on the five best steps to take to fight your #PIP. districtemploymentlaw.com/fight-performa…

Let’s celebrate our differences and help build a more inclusive community, including in the workplace! #AutismAcceptanceMonth #CelebrateDifferences

At-will employment status is not a defense against discrimination or retaliation claims. Learn more in our blog post. #employment #wrongfultermination districtemploymentlaw.com/at-will-employ…

Learn about whether, and how, to fight your #layoff and maximize your #severance in our latest blog post: districtemploymentlaw.com/fight-layoff-m…

District Employment Law is proud to share that all of its partners have been recognized in the 2023 Super Lawyers lists for Washington, D.C. You can learn more about our #EmploymentLaw team here: districtemploymentlaw.com/our-team/

Employees should never have to silently endure sexual harassment, but we know it takes immense courage to report that harassment. In this blog post, Pete Whelan outlines strategies to use both before reporting and while actually reporting your harasser: districtemploymentlaw.com/report-sexual-…

Check out District Employment Law Partner Pete Whelan's take on combating #PIPs, protections for at-will employees, and more on the Gas.Glue.Guardrails podcast with Pete Havel! youtube.com/watch?v=Uw30fo…

Are you wondering whether you might have a whistleblower retaliation claim under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX)? This blog post provides detailed answers to FAQs about claims under Section 806 of #SOX: districtemploymentlaw.com/sox-retaliatio…

We are proud to announce that all three of our firm's partners, Peter Whelan, Kristen Sinisi, and Devin Wrigley, have been named in Lawdragon’s 2023 list of the 500 Leading Civil Rights & Plaintiff Employment Lawyers. Check out the full list here: lawdragon.com/guides/2023-07….

Did you know that employees working in D.C. can take protected leave to attend school-sponsored events for their kids? Learn about protected leave for new mothers and working parents under D.C. and federal law in our blog post: districtemploymentlaw.com/maternity-leav…

District Employment Law is pleased to announce that Partner Pete Whelan has been selected for The Best Lawyers® in America list for 2024 based on his exceptional representation of individuals in employment matters. bestlawyers.com/lawyers/peter-…

Please join District Employment Law Attorney Kristen Sinisi on 12/7/23, for a webinar on how to avoid and resolve trade secret claims against employees. #whistleblowers #tradesecrets #employmentlaw

Do you need a reasonable accommodation at work and have questions about how to request one? Kristen Sinisi offers practical tips on how to request a workplace accommodation and navigate the interactive process. #reasonableaccommodation #interactiveprocess districtemploymentlaw.com/reasonable-acc…

Yesterday's ruling in Murray v. UBS is a major victory for SOX whistleblowers, who don't need to prove "retaliatory intent" to prevail. Partner Kristen Sinisi spoke to Law360 about how the decision could impact retaliation cases brought under other laws. law360.com/employment-aut…

📢Employees: Employers don’t offer severance out of the goodness of their hearts but to entice you to sign an agreement and give up important legal rights. Protect yourself and consult an employment lawyer before you sign a severance agreement! districtemploymentlaw.com/should-i-sign-…

Lawdragon has again named all three of District Employment Law's partners, Peter Whelan, Kristen Sinisi, and Devin Wrigley, in its list of the 500 Leading Civil Rights & Plaintiff Employment Lawyers. Check out the full 2024 list here: lawdragon.com/guides/2024-07…

The EEO process for federal employees is, by design, complicated. For guidance on how to navigate that process, check out this two-part blog series on "How to Navigate the EEO Maze." districtemploymentlaw.com/how-to-navigat…

District Employment Law is proud to sponsor the Vienna, VA Turkey Trot on Sunday, November 24, 2024! All proceeds benefit the James Madison High School Band & the Vienna Volunteer Fire Department. We look forward to seeing you at the Finish Line Festival! viennaturkeytrot.org