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Understanding Your Rights as a Fired (Former) Federal Employee

April 30, 2025
The Law Firm of J.W. Stafford
If you are among the more than 200,000 federal employees who have lost their jobs this year, you understandably have lots of questions about your...
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How Do I Request My Official Personnel Folder (OPF) from a Federal Agency?

April 23, 2025
The Law Firm of J.W. Stafford
As a current or former federal employee, there are various reasons why you might want to request your Official Personnel Folder (OPF). These include reasons...
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Severance Agreements: What to Know Before You Sign One in Maryland

April 16, 2025
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Employers commonly use severance agreements to protect themselves against potential liability, preserve their public reputation, and prevent the disclosure of confidential information. In some cases,...
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Pregnancy Discrimination

When Can (and Should) You File a Claim for Pregnancy Discrimination in the Workplace?

March 31, 2025
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Pregnant workers in Maryland have clear legal rights under state and federal law. These include the right to be free from all forms of pregnancy-related...
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Facing a Title 38 Administrative Investigation Board (AIB) Investigation? Here’s What You Need to Know

March 24, 2025
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If you are a Title 38 federal employee and you are facing disciplinary action related to your employment, you may need to appear before an...
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Filing a Claim with the Maryland Commission on Civil Rights (MCCR): What You Need to Know

March 17, 2025
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If you have experienced discrimination, harassment or retaliation in the workplace, holding your employer accountable may involve filing a claim with the Maryland Commission on...
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Federal Debarment Defense: Protecting Your Ability to Do Business with the Government

March 10, 2025
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For federal contractors, facing debarment is an extremely serious matter. As the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) explains, the debarment process “protects the federal government...
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What If I Didn’t Accept “Deferred Resignation” as a Federal Employee?

February 24, 2025
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While employees who accepted the Trump administration’s “deferred resignation” offer are facing numerous questions, those who declined the offer—or who were ineligible to accept it—are...
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Federal Workplace Shifts: Insights from Attorney Jay Stafford

February 21, 2025
Jay Stafford
  Major changes are coming for federal employees, and you need to be prepared. In this episode, Attorney Jay Stafford breaks down the latest updates...
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What Evidence Do You Need to Prove a Hostile Work Environment in Maryland?

February 17, 2025
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If you are a victim of a hostile work environment, you have clear rights under the law. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of...
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