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Physician Licenses

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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Federal Employees

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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Federal Employees

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

September 8, 2023
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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...
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Physician Licenses

Malpractice Versus Professional Misconduct: Understand The Difference

August 31, 2023
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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...
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What Does it Mean to Take “Job-Protected” Leave as a Federal Employee?

August 24, 2023
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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...
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What to Do if You Are Worried About Potential Issues Affecting Your Security Clearance

August 17, 2023
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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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Filing a Race Discrimination Claim as a Federal Employee

August 10, 2023
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Federal employees are entitled to many of the same anti-discrimination protections as employees in the private sector. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of...
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I’m Facing Disciplinary Action – What Are My Options?

July 31, 2023
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Receiving notice that someone has filed a complaint against you with your licensing board can cause your heart to drop. You need to act quickly...
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How Do You Appeal a Federal Security Clearance Denial?

July 24, 2023
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If you need a security clearance in order to work for the federal government, finding out that your security clearance application has been denied can...
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At-Will Employment vs. Wrongful Termination

July 17, 2023
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Maryland is an “at-will” employment state. What this means is that your employer can terminate you at any time, for any reason, or even for...
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