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Contractors vs. Government Employees: Differences in the Clearance Process

January 17, 2024
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Both contractors and government employees who have access to sensitive information must go through the security clearance process. A common question that arises is whether...
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What Are Your Rights if You Experience Discrimination as a Federal Job Applicant?

December 29, 2023
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There is a significant amount of federal law devoted to preventing discrimination in the workplace. In fact, there are even federal agencies, such as the...
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Filing a Sex Discrimination (or Sexual Harassment) Claim as a Federal Employee

December 15, 2023
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Federal employees have the same legal protections as private sector employees when it comes to discrimination and sexual harassment. However, the process is somewhat different...
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Mental Health and Security Clearances: Debunking Myths and Stigmas

November 30, 2023
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We are in the middle of a nationwide mental health crisis as more Americans than ever are experiencing depression, anxiety, and other mental illnesses. Of...
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Foreign Contacts and Security Clearances: Understanding the Risks and Responsibilities

November 16, 2023
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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...
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Already Have a Clearance? Get Ready for Continuous Vetting

October 31, 2023
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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...
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The Importance of Honesty in the Security Clearance Process

October 17, 2023
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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...
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When is a Federal Employee’s Termination Considered “Wrongful?”

September 29, 2023
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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...
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The Impact of Substance Abuse on Professional Licensing

September 22, 2023
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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...
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13 Issues That Can Lead to Security Clearance Denial

September 15, 2023
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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...
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