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Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE): What It Means for Federal Employees

Federal Sector, Legal Advice

President Trump signed an executive order establishing the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). The initiative is designed to modernize federal IT systems, enhance agency operations, and improve workplace efficiency. While its stated goals focus on streamlining processes, federal employees may experience shifts in oversight, workplace policies, and legal protections. Here’s what federal employees need to […]

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Federal Employees’ Rights Under New Executive Orders: A Lawyer’s Perspective

Federal Sector, Legal Advice

In the wake of recent executive orders impacting the federal workforce, many government employees are left questioning their rights, protections, and next steps. At The Spiggle Law Firm, our attorneys—Tom Spiggle and Mike Ludwig—recently discussed these pressing issues, shedding light on what federal employees need to know in this rapidly evolving landscape. Below, we break

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The Silent Pandemic: How Toxic Workplaces Are Killing Mental Health (and What You Can Do About It)

Discrimination, Family Responsibilities Discrimination, Legal Advice, Mental Health

We’ve all heard about pandemics and mental health crises, but there’s a silent epidemic lurking in offices, warehouses, and boardrooms across the nation: toxic workplaces. Whether it’s relentless micromanagement, passive-aggressive emails, or outright harassment, these environments harm millions of workers daily. And while it’s easy to dismiss toxic cultures as “just how work is,” the

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I Think I’m About to Be Fired: Advanced Scenarios (Part II)

Advice, Discrimination, Employment Law, Hiring an Attorney, Legal Advice, Maryland, Retaliation, Surviving Workplace Investigations, Termination, Virginia, Wrongful Termination

Originally published March 3, 2016. Updated March 11, 2026. Table of Contents • Introduction: When a Simple Termination Gets Complicated • Before the Meeting: The Power of Putting Your Employer on Notice • During the Meeting: When Company Lawyers Are Present • What Are Your Rights to Legal Representation? • After the Meeting: Strategizing Your

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I Think I’m About to Be Fired: 7 Things to Do Right Now (Part I)

Advice, Employment Law, Hiring an Attorney, Legal Advice, Maryland, Surviving Workplace Investigations, Termination, Virginia, Wrongful Termination

Originally published March 2nd, 2016. Updated March 11, 2026. Table of Contents • That Dreaded Meeting Invite: Are You About to Be Fired? • 7 Rules to Follow During the Termination Meeting • What This Means for Employees • After the Meeting: Your Next Steps • Continue to Part II: Advanced Scenarios That Dreaded Meeting

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