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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...

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...

Federal Employees

How to Handle a Personal Improvement Plan (PIP) as a Federal Employee

September 9, 2024

The Law Firm of J.W. Stafford

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...

Employment Law - Private Sector

Filing an OSHA Retaliation Claim: Tips for Employees in Maryland

August 30, 2024

The Law Firm of J.W. Stafford

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...

Professional License Defense

The Impact of Substance Abuse on Professional Licensing

July 31, 2024

The Law Firm of J.W. Stafford

Substance abuse can impact all aspects of a person’s life. For licensed professionals, this includes their careers. Not only can substance abuse on the job lead...

Professional License Defense

Multistate Licensing Issues: Challenges and Solutions

July 26, 2024

The Law Firm of J.W. Stafford

Multistate licensing presents challenges in all professions. Not only do licensing laws and regulations restrict where professionals can practice, but when maintaining licenses in multiple...

Professional License Defense

Documenting Continuing Education: Staying Compliant and Avoiding Pitfalls

July 19, 2024

The Law Firm of J.W. Stafford

Continuing education is mandatory for many licensed professionals in Maryland. Even for those for whom continuing education is not mandatory, staying up-to-date on the latest...

Professional License Defense

Understanding “Incompetence” Allegations and License Defense

July 12, 2024

The Law Firm of J.W. Stafford

As a licensed professional working for the federal government, allegations of incompetence can threaten your license, your reputation and potentially your career. Next to theft...

Professional License Defense

Professional Licenses and Administrative Suspensions

June 28, 2024

The Law Firm of J.W. Stafford

If you are a licensed professional, you are probably always aware that your license could be suspended for violation of your professional or ethical duties....

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