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Federal Employees

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...

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....

Hostile Work Environment

What Qualifies as a Hostile Work Environment in the Federal Sector?

June 21, 2024

The Law Firm of J.W. Stafford

As a federal employee, you are entitled to a work environment that is safe, welcoming and free of hostility. You have the right to feel...

Professional License Defense

Licensed Professionals: Understand Your Insurance Obligations and Needs

June 14, 2024

The Law Firm of J.W. Stafford

Obtaining and keeping a professional license often comes with various responsibilities, such as continuing education and paying your licensing fees. One requirement that often gets...

Federal Employees

Toxic Workplaces: Understanding Your Rights as a Federal Employee

June 7, 2024

The Law Firm of J.W. Stafford

A toxic workplace can turn a dream job into a nightmare. Dealing with a toxic workplace culture can make it difficult to do your job...

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