With the increasing need for security measures in the workplace, background checks have become an essential part of the hiring process. This is especially true in the government sector, where many positions require a security clearance. No matter where you are applying for a new job, all employers must comply with their state and federal […]
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Whenever someone begins working for the federal government, new guidelines and expectations must be followed to protect private information and the best interests of American citizens. While this can frustrate federal employees, many guidelines apply for individuals who want to post online and utilize social media platforms. But navigating expectations in this environment can be
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The Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) is a federal agency in the United States created to protect the rights of federal employees. Established in 1978 as an independent agency, the MSPB’s main agenda is to ensure the safety and protection of federal employees from prohibited personnel practices (PPP) such as discrimination, retaliation, and whistleblower reprisal.
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Parents face a considerable amount of challenges on a daily basis. Whether juggling a conference call with a newborn or rushing to pick up their sick children from school, parents often have two full-time jobs to navigate. In order to ensure parents are treated fairly and with respect, the federal, state, and local governments enforce
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McDonald’s Corp. (MCD) recently announced that it will be temporarily closing its U.S. offices during the week of April 3 as the company prepares to inform corporate employees about upcoming layoffs. The decision is part of a broader company restructuring, as McDonald’s aims to become more dynamic, nimble, and competitive. In this blog post, we
Imagine an employee gets let go in retaliation for talking about racial discrimination or bias at work. After getting fired, that employee considers taking legal action against their former employer. What cause of action would the employee rely on? One thought is to sue for racial discrimination under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act
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Retaliation is the act of punishing an employee for reporting discrimination or participating in a discrimination investigation. Proving retaliation can be tricky, especially when it comes to employees of the federal government, but there are a few tried and true ways an employment lawyer can help you prove retaliation occurred. Spiggle Law Firm, our Virginia
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