Musculoskeletal disorders and job-related illnesses remain a leading source of work-related disability, accounting for over one in four days lost to workplace injury nationwide in 2023. While the D.C. Workers’ Compensation
Every year, thousands of workers in Washington, D.C. suffer injuries on the job. According to D.C.’s Office of Workers’ Compensation, the system is structured to provide timely medical care and wage
When filing a claim in Washington, D.C., it isn’t enough just to be hurt while working. To receive workers’ compensation, you must prove that your employment actually caused your injury or
Experienced a work-related injury or occupational illness? One of the first questions that arises is: “Which workers’ compensation system covers the claim?” The answer matters, because it determines not only how
It takes courage to report discrimination or illegal activity on the job. Employees often worry that reporting wrongdoing, unsafe conditions, or unlawful discrimination could lead to career setbacks, termination, retaliation claims
A major shift has taken place in Washington, D.C.—as of 2025, most non-compete agreements are no longer enforceable, dramatically altering how businesses and professionals operate in the District. Knowing your rights—and
Ever get the feeling your job title doesn’t match the reality of your work? In D.C., more workers than ever are discovering that being called an “independent contractor” can be a
Did you know that in Washington, D.C., full-time, year-round women earn 83 cents for every dollar earned by men—reflecting a 17 % gender pay gap? That disparity underlines exactly why the District’s new
If an on-the-job injury keeps you out of work for more than a few days, or if any dispute arises over medical care or wage-replacement checks, bringing in the best workers'
District of Columbia law answers that question clearly: every injured employee is owed immediate medical care, wage-loss payments, disability awards, career retraining, and—if the unthinkable happens—death benefits for the family. For