HIRE AN EMPLOYMENT LAW FIRM THAT HAS REPRESENTED D.C. EMPLOYEES FOR OVER 25 YEARS
Our Washington, D.C. employment lawyers represent private sector and District employees. We defend employees in investigations, grievances, disciplinary actions, whistleblower issues, and equal employment opportunity (EEO) matters. We also advise and represent individuals in executive, non-compete and severance agreements. We are located in the Washington, D.C. suburbs and frequently represent individuals in downtown Washington, D.C.
Please contact us to schedule a consultation to discuss your individual Washington, D.C. employment matter.
Some of the areas of Washington, D.C. employment law where we advise and represent employees including the following:
(1) Wrongful Termination for Employees
If a Washington, D.C. employee is terminated, there can be a number of grounds to allege wrongful termination for dismissals from employment in the District. These can include being terminated for an illegal reason as listed below, or perhaps in violation of an employment contract. Our DC employment lawyers represent employees in wrongful termination matters in the District of Columbia. We represent DC public sector employees before the District of Columbia Office of Employee Appeals.
(2) Discrimination and Sexual Harassment Claims
We represent employees in employment discrimination and sexual harassment cases. This includes all types of EEO cases based on local and federal law such as discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability. Depending on the issues involved, employment discrimination cases can be brought to the EEOC and through the DC Human Rights Act.
(3) District of Columbia Grievance Procedures
Our law firm represents Washington, D.C. employees in grievance cases involving employment issues.
(4) Internal or Administrative Investigations
Our Washington, D.C. employment lawyers also represent and defend private and public sector employees in the District who have become subject to internal or administrative investigations. In these types of matters, it is important for employees to have a D.C. employment lawyer represent and advise them through the investigative process. The investigatory process can be stressful and it is important to have experienced counsel represent you.
(5) Executive, Severance, or Non-Compete Agreements
Other types of employment issues can arise including those involving the negotiation of executive, severance, or non-compete agreements. Each jurisdiction has its own laws and interpretation of these types of agreements, and we advise and represent employees in Washington, D.C. on these types of issues. We represent executives and other employees in negotiations involving executive compensation and other terms of employment. Our firm also represents District of Columbia employees with respect to severance agreements and the enforcement of such agreements.
(6) Whistleblower Protections
We represent Washington, D.C. employees in whistleblower cases as well. A whistleblower is an employee who discloses illegal conduct on the part of their employer. Examples of whistleblower conduct include disclosing illegal activity on the part of your employer.
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There are a number of important employment and contractual rights that are afforded to District of Columbia employees. Therefore, it is important for employees in Washington, D.C. to seek legal advice from an attorney who is knowledgeable about D.C. employment laws and who will evaluate their rights under the laws. Please contact Berry & Berry, PLLC to schedule an initial consultation regarding your D.C. employment issues.
