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Pregnancy Discrimination

Pregnancy Discrimination Protections Are Broader than Many Employees (and Employers) Realize

October 17, 2025
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Pregnant workers in Maryland have clear rights under state and federal law. These include the right to be free from all forms of pregnancy-related discrimination....
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Federal Employees

What Are My Rights if I Received a Notice of Proposed Removal?

October 10, 2025
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If you are a federal employee and you have received a Notice of Proposed Removal, this means that your federal employer has initiated the process...
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Government Shutdown and What It Means for Federal Employees

October 3, 2025
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The United States government shutdown became official on Wednesday October 1, 2025 and has many consequences for both federal contractors and federal employees. Many federal...
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Sexual Harassment

When Does Non-Physical Conduct Constitute Sexual Harassment in the Workplace?

September 30, 2025
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While many cases of workplace sexual harassment involve nonconsensual physical contact, non-physical conduct can constitute sexual harassment as well. This is true under both Title...
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Federal Employees

How You Can Document (and Protect) Your Legal Rights As a Federal Employee

September 25, 2025
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If you are a federal employee and you are concerned about losing your job, facing retaliation at work, or facing any other form of adverse...
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Sexual Harassment

How Do You Document Sexual Harassment at Work?

September 23, 2025
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If you are a victim of sexual harassment in the workplace, you may be entitled to financial compensation and other remedies. But to assert your...
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The EEO Complaint Process: What Federal Employees Need to Know

September 16, 2025
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If you have experienced discrimination in the workplace as a federal employee, holding your federal employer accountable will most likely involve navigating the Equal Employment...
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A Closer Look at the “Douglas Factors” that Apply to Federal Disciplinary Actions

August 29, 2025
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In a recent article, we provided an introduction to the “Douglas Factors” that apply in federal disciplinary proceedings. As we explained, federal agencies must consider...
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5 Questions to Ask During Your Initial Consultation with an Employment Lawyer

August 22, 2025
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If you have experienced harassment or discrimination in the workplace, if your employer isn’t paying the wages or overtime you are owed, or if your...
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Understanding the “Retention Factors” for Federal Reductions in Force (RIFs)

August 15, 2025
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When federal agencies conduct reductions in force (RIFs), agency leaders cannot simply select the employees who will be impacted. Instead, they must conduct all layoffs,...
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