DC One Stop Career Services
(Separate Website)
The District's "one stop" site for job seekers.
By: DC Department of Employment Services
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
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
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
Occupational Health and Safety Administration Whistleblower Protections
(Separate Website)
Information for employees who believe they may have been terminated for reporting health and safety concerns about their workplace.
By: Occupational Health and Safety Administration
Resources for Workers Who Have Been Laid Off
(Separate Website)
A list of resources available to workers who have been laid off, including training programs.
By: U.S. Department of Labor
What Immigrant Workers Should Know About No-Match Letters
This resource answers questions about the Social Security Administration's use of employer "no match" letters to identify people who are working under incorrect or false Social Security numbers.
By: D.C. Bar Pro Bono Program
Your Rights During Mass Layoffs
(Separate Website)
Information about your right to notice during a mass layoff.
By: United States Department of Labor
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