Base pay rarely tells the whole story of what an employee earns. Many employment contracts, awards and agreements add allowances and loadings to cover particular costs, conditions or responsibilities. Missing them can lead to underpayment, while misclassifying them can create ...

Washington, D.C. follows at-will employment. That means most private employers can end a job at any time, with or without a stated reason. The District also has some of the broadest worker protections in the country, and they take certain ...