Discovery in Employment Cases This resource contains information about discovery in employment cases before the D.C. Superior Court and the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia. It also contains a number of useful sample discovery documents.
By: D.C. Employment Justice Center
District of Columbia Workers' Compensation
(Separate Website)
Information about workers' compensation for private sector (non-government) employees in the Distrcit of Columbia.
By: District of Columbia Department of Employee Services
Federal Government Workers' Compensation
(Separate Website)
Index of resources about the Federal Employees' Compensation Act, including a list of frequently asked questions.
By: Department of Labor
How to Represent Yourself in an Employment Hearing This is a guide to helping workers represent themselves at certain kinds of employment related hearings without a lawyer, for example, unemployment compensation hearings, workers' compensation hearings, and discrimination hearings. It is meant to provide a very basic understanding of the typical format and rules for these types of hearings. Be sure to consult the specific agency holding your hearing for more detailed information.
By: D.C. Employment Justice Center
Know Your Rights About Workers' Compensation General information about how to obtain workers' compensation if you have been injured at your job.
By: D.C. Employment Justice Center
Mediation Basics and FAQs This resource provides basic information about mediation in employment-related cases, including cases before the D.C. Office of Human Rights and the U.S. Equal Opportunity Commission.
By: D.C. Employment Justice Center
Virginia Workers' Compensation
(Separate Website)
General information for workers who have been injured at their job in Virginia.
By: The Virginia Workers' Compensation Commission
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