This month we celebrate Potomac Legal Group’s 10th Anniversary. In January of 2014, Potomac Legal Group launched with a modest docket of clients, but deep reservoirs of experience and dedication to build a formidable law firm. After ten years, the firm has helped thousands of clients resolve complex employment and commercial disputes resulting in millions of dollars in settlements, judgments, and awards. As we celebrate our 10th anniversary, we reflect on a decade of client victories
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A federal agency has released a set of comprehensive reports focusing on the status of women in the federal government. The reports from the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) explore the experiences of American Indian and Alaskan Native, African American, and Hispanic and Latina women to offer critical insights into their representation, career progression, and compensation within the federal sector. Analyzing data from fiscal year 2020 (FY2020) , the reports compare the participation, retention, advancement, and
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The U.S. House of Representatives recently introduced a bill that aims to bolster protections against age-related workplace discrimination. The Protecting Older Workers Against Discrimination Act of 2023 (POWADA) would amend the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 (ADEA) to foster a more equitable and age-inclusive work environment. The bill would re-establish the traditional burden of proof standard for age discrimination claims in the workplace. The ADEA prohibits discriminatory practices throughout the employment process, from hiring and
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