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...
Category: Federal Employees
Mental Health and Security Clearances: Debunking Myths and Stigmas
November 30, 2023
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...
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...
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...
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...
When is a Federal Employee’s Termination Considered “Wrongful?”
September 29, 2023
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...
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...
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...
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...
What to Do if You Are Worried About Potential Issues Affecting Your Security Clearance
August 17, 2023
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...