Federal employees who have been diagnosed with disabling medical conditions are entitled to reasonable accommodations at work. Reasonable accommodations make it possible for disabled employees...
Like many companies in the private sector, many federal agencies now allow (if not encourage) their employees to use their personal devices for work. Whether...
Physicians and other medical professionals in Maryland who are facing disciplinary action need to be extremely careful to protect themselves. Loss of medical licensure is...
The Hatch Act restricts federal employees’ political activities. As violations of the Hatch Act can have serious consequences, it is imperative that all federal employees...
If you got arrested and then promptly got fired, you understandably have questions about your legal rights. You are dealing with a very challenging—and potentially...
What You Need to Know Before Applying for National Security Clearance in the Private Sector
September 30, 2024
If you need national security clearance for a job in the private sector, there is a lot you need to know. The process of obtaining...
Retaliation is a serious concern for federal employees. According to the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), “[r]etaliation is the most frequently alleged basis of...
Expressing Your Political Views in the Workplace: What You Need to Know
September 16, 2024
With Election Day fast approaching, employees across Maryland are discussing politics in the workplace. In fact, at this point, you would be hard-pressed to find...
How to Handle a Personal Improvement Plan (PIP) as a Federal Employee
September 9, 2024
If you work for the federal government and have received a personal improvement plan (PIP), it is important to make sure you understand what this...
Filing an OSHA Retaliation Claim: Tips for Employees in Maryland
August 30, 2024
If you reported (or attempted to report) a safety concern at work and your employer took adverse employment action against you, you may have a...