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...
Category: Employment Law – Private Sector
As an employee of the federal government, you are entitled to several job-related protections. This includes not only the protections that apply to most employees...
Many people, including both employers and employees, are unaware that it is against both state and federal law to discriminate against pregnant women. In addition,...
EEOC Annual Report Suggest Employment Discrimination in the Federal Government is on the Rise
June 23, 2023
A recent report from the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) suggests that employment discrimination in federal workplaces is on the rise. According to the...
As an LGBTQ employee of the federal government, you have clear legal rights. However, understanding and protecting your legal rights can be difficult. While progress...
Whether you are being let go due to a layoff or your termination is for more adversarial reasons, a severance agreement can help smooth the transition to...
If you have received a Notice of Proposed Removal as a federal employee, this means that your agency has initiated the process of terminating your...
As a federal employee, you have the right to a workplace free of discrimination. Unfortunately, even federal employers violate the law. Discrimination remains a significant...
Obtaining security clearance is essential for many jobs in the federal sector. Government employees, members of the military, and federal contractors may all need varying...
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is the largest federal agency by far. With more than 330,000 employees, the VA accounts for 16.3 percent...