Frequently Asked Questions About Criminal Records and Employment General information about getting a job when you have a criminal record.
By: D.C. Employment Justice Center
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General Information About Discrimination
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The EEOC's definition of discrimination, including information on what you should do if you think an employer has discriminated against you.
By: Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Requesting a Pardon
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The form used to request a pardon from the Office of the Pardon Attorney
By: United States Department of Justice Office of the Pardon Attorney
Sealing and Expungement of Criminal Records - Video
(Separate Website)
This short video covers the basics of the law and procedure for sealing and expunging criminal records in the District of Columbia.
By: Public Defender Service
Sealing Your Criminal Record
(Separate Website)
Is a criminal record keeping you unemployed? This document contains information on obtaining a copy of your criminal record, sealing your criminal record, getting your criminal record expunged, and seeking employment with a criminal record.
By: D.C. Employment Justice Center
Family Medical Leave Act Fact Sheet Information on the Family Medical Leave Act and D.C. paid sick and safe leave.
By: D.C. Employment Justice Center
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General Information About the Family Medical Leave Act
(Separate Website)
Frequently asked questions about the Family Medical Leave Act, including fact sheets.
By: United States Department of Labor
Health Insurance Plans and Health Benefits
(Separate Website)
This web site contains information and fact sheets about (1) your rights to health care when you change jobs, (2) the health care rights of women, mothers, and newborns, (3) mental health benefits rights, (4) rights to know what your health care plan contains, (5) how your health plan benefits are affected by your employers' bankruptcy, and much more. Some of the information is in PDF format.
By: U.S. Department of Labor
Information About the Family Medical Leave Act for Federal Employees
(Separate Website)
How the Family Medical Leave Act applies to federal employees.
By: United States Office of Personnel Management
Immigrant Status and Your Rights as a Worker Information on what rights and protections you have as an immigrant worker.
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Immigrants' Eligibility for Unemployment Compensation
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This fact sheet explains how you can qualify for unemployment benefits if you are an immigrant.
By: National Employment Law Project
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No-Match Information - Nonunion Workers This resource explains your rights about Social Security "no match" letters if you are NOT in a union.
By: National Immigration Law Center
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No-Match Information - Unionized Workers This resource explains your rights about Social Security "no match" letters if you are in a union.
By: National Immigration Law Center
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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 When You Are Approached by the Police
(Separate Website)
Information on your legal rights when you are approached by the police, especially if you are an immigrant worker or day laborer.
By: National Employment Law Project
Frequently Asked Questions About the "Ticket to Work"
Common questions about the "Ticket to Work" Program
By: University Legal Services
District of Columbia Laws About Discrimination
(Separate Website)
Information about District of Columbia discrimination laws.
By: District of Columbia Office of Human Rights
General Information About Discrimination
(Separate Website)
The EEOC's definition of discrimination, including information on what you should do if you think an employer has discriminated against you.
By: Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
How to File A Charge with the EEOC
(Separate Website)
Informations about procedures and important deadlines for filing a charge of discrimination with the EEOC.
By: EEOC
Discrimination Fact Sheet Information on your right to be free from discrimination at work in Washington, D.C.
By: D.C. Employment Justice Center
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