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What Federal Employees with Disabilities Need to Know About the Rehabilitation Act

September 9, 2022

While most people are familiar with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), far fewer are familiar with the Rehabilitation Act. But, the Rehabilitation Act provides...

Federal Employees

Feds Relax COVID-19-Related Requirements for Employees, Contractors and Job Applicants

September 2, 2022

The Law Firm of J.W. Stafford

On August 17, 2022, the Safer Federal Workforce Task Force (the “Task Force”) issued updated guidance regarding COVID-19 vaccination, testing and masking requirements for federal...

Professional License Defense

I Feel Like I Have Been Charged with a Crime: Disciplinary Proceedings Can Be Brutal

August 31, 2022

The Law Firm of J.W. Stafford

For those professionals who are facing disciplinary proceedings, one of the most common sentiments is that they feel like they are criminal defendants. While your...

Nursing Licenses

Nurses: Don’t Be a Scapegoat

August 17, 2022

The Law Firm of J.W. Stafford

The healthcare industry is in a near-perpetual nursing shortage. As a result, nurses work long hours in intense, high-pressure environments, often without adequate time off...

Employment Law - Private Sector

5 Tips for Federal Employees Facing Proposed Discipline or Removal

July 31, 2022

The Law Firm of J.W. Stafford

As a federal employee, there are a few things less daunting than receiving a Notice of a Proposed Discipline or Removal. The conduct or performance...

Professional License Defense

Protecting Your License By Maintaining Healthy Boundaries with Your Clients, Patients, and Customers

July 29, 2022

The Law Firm of J.W. Stafford

Professionals often develop a close working relationship with the people who seek their services. Unfortunately, as the relationship between them deepens, violations can happen almost...

Professional License Defense

Social Media and Your Professional License

July 22, 2022

The Law Firm of J.W. Stafford

Social media can help you build your reputation, attract clients, maintain relationships, and build your credentials. For these reasons, having a presence on social media...

Professional License Defense

Why You Shouldn’t Defend Your License Without an Attorney

June 30, 2022

The Law Firm of J.W. Stafford

One of the most common questions licensed professionals have is whether they should hire a lawyer when facing possible disciplinary action. While you are not...

Employment Law - Private Sector

10 Reasons Why Employers Get Sued

May 31, 2022

The Law Firm of J.W. Stafford

Every employer fears getting sued, whether it’s a legal claim brought by a current employee or one that was let go. Unfortunately, fear alone will...

Employment Law - Private Sector

Hatch Act Violations: What Do Government Employees Need to Know?

May 4, 2022

Jay Stafford

The Hatch Act prohibits many federal, state, and local government employees from engaging in certain types of political activities. While the ostensible purpose of the...

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