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Federal Employees

When Can Federal Employees File Claims for Political Discrimination?

November 22, 2024

If you have concerns about political discrimination as a federal employee, you are not alone. Moving forward, you will want to make sure you have...

Employment Law - Private Sector

Can I File a Discrimination Claim if My Company Has Less Than 15 Employees?

November 15, 2024

The Law Firm of J.W. Stafford

If you have questions about filing a discrimination claim and have been researching your legal rights online, you may have come across references to laws...

Federal Employees

How Do I File a Claim for Denial of a Reasonable Accommodation?

November 8, 2024

The Law Firm of J.W. Stafford

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...

Federal Employees

Privacy Rights and Personal Devices: What Federal Employees Need to Know

October 31, 2024

The Law Firm of J.W. Stafford

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...

Physician Licenses

What to Do (and What Not to Do) if Your Medical License is at Risk in Maryland

October 24, 2024

The Law Firm of J.W. Stafford

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...

Federal Employees

A Hatch Act Primer for Federal Employees: What to Know as the Election Nears

October 17, 2024

The Law Firm of J.W. Stafford

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...

Employment Law - Private Sector

Can My Employer Fire Me Because I Got Arrested?

October 10, 2024

The Law Firm of J.W. Stafford

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...

Employment Law - Private Sector

What You Need to Know Before Applying for National Security Clearance in the Private Sector

September 30, 2024

The Law Firm of J.W. Stafford

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...

Federal Employees

What Does Retaliation Look Like in the Federal Workplace?

September 23, 2024

The Law Firm of J.W. Stafford

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...

Employment Law - Private Sector

Expressing Your Political Views in the Workplace: What You Need to Know

September 16, 2024

The Law Firm of J.W. Stafford

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...

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