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Federal Employees

Foreign Contacts and Security Clearances: Understanding the Risks and Responsibilities

November 16, 2023

Failure to disclose foreign contacts is one of the most common reasons that security clearances are denied. Unfortunately, many federal workers and contractors underestimate just...

Federal Employees

Already Have a Clearance? Get Ready for Continuous Vetting

October 31, 2023

The Law Firm of J.W. Stafford

For federal workers and contractors with security clearances, periodic reinvestigations were something that they had to endure every 5,10, or 15 years, depending on the...

Federal Employees

The Importance of Honesty in the Security Clearance Process

October 17, 2023

The Law Firm of J.W. Stafford

One of the most daunting aspects of the federal security clearance process is disclosing aspects of your life that are potentially embarrassing. Many applicants seeking...

Federal Employees

When is a Federal Employee’s Termination Considered “Wrongful?”

September 29, 2023

The Law Firm of J.W. Stafford

Federal employees are entitled to several job-related protections. This includes not only many of the same protections afforded to employees in the private sector but...

Physician Licenses

The Impact of Substance Abuse on Professional Licensing

September 22, 2023

The Law Firm of J.W. Stafford

Licensed professionals are no different than anyone else when it comes to suffering from substance abuse problems. In fact, professionals such as doctors and lawyers...

Federal Employees

13 Issues That Can Lead to Security Clearance Denial

September 15, 2023

The Law Firm of J.W. Stafford

Many federal jobs require a security clearance. If you are applying for (or thinking about applying for) a federal job that requires security clearance, it...

Federal Employees

Reasons for Security Clearance Denials: Common Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them

September 8, 2023

The Law Firm of J.W. Stafford

Obtaining and keeping a security clearance can be one of the most important elements of your career as a federal employee or contractor. The process...

Physician Licenses

Malpractice Versus Professional Misconduct: Understand The Difference

August 31, 2023

The Law Firm of J.W. Stafford

Most, if not all, licensed professionals provide services under the assumption that they will conform to the standards of their profession. For example, physicians must...

FMLA

What Does it Mean to Take “Job-Protected” Leave as a Federal Employee?

August 24, 2023

The Law Firm of J.W. Stafford

Federal employees, like employees in the private sector, are entitled to “job-protected” leave under various circumstances. The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) provides this...

Federal Employees

What to Do if You Are Worried About Potential Issues Affecting Your Security Clearance

August 17, 2023

The Law Firm of J.W. Stafford

Obtaining a security clearance may be the most important step in building your career with the federal government or as a government contractor. The process...

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