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...
Expressing Your Political Views in the Workplace: What You Need to Know
September 16, 2024
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...
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...
Filing an OSHA Retaliation Claim: Tips for Employees in Maryland
August 30, 2024
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...