A demotion is not the news most people want to hear when they arrive at work. However, it is a common occurrence in some industries. While several issues may have led to the demotion, not all are legal reasons. If you were demoted because of retaliation or...
As a federal government contractor, a security clearance allows you to access classified information. Contractors who wish to offer the U.S. Department of State (DoS) services on-site, accessing networks, data and sensitive documents should have a security clearance...
Federal workers and private-sector workers don’t always benefit from the same legal protections. While federal workers (who have served in their position beyond their probationary period) are usually entitled to an appeals process in the event of termination or...
Workplace ageism has been around for a long while. People used to worry about age discrimination as they approached their 60s. But now, employees and prospective employees who are decades younger are starting to feel the chilling effects of ageism. Ageism in the...
Beginning June 2023, pregnant employees throughout the country will now have federal rights to “reasonable accommodations” in the workplace. These will be similar to what employers are required to provide disabled workers under the Americans with Disabilities Act...
If you work in the federal sector and live with a disability, you can ask your employer to make reasonable accommodations. The idea is that they do these to help you do your job more easily. It is not trying to gain an advantage that others do not get but rather...
When someone applies for a job, they certainly know that they shouldn’t be selected or rejected based on something like their race. This would be a violation of their rights because it would be racial discrimination. In 2023 and beyond, you’re probably not going to...
Quid pro quo is a Latin term loosely translated to this for that. If your supervisor pegs or bases a job promotion, work benefits and other opportunities to grow your career on sexual favors, you may be a victim of quid pro quo sexual harassment. It could be a thinly...
As a federal employee, your security clearance may determine what projects you can work on and what advancement opportunities you may eventually secure. Obtaining security clearance (or a higher level of clearance) may be a necessary step for workers with ambitions. ...
As a federal employee, you might find yourself handling sensitive information. When something does not seem right and you suspect information is mishandled, then you have a duty to let such misconduct be known. This is known as whistleblowing. However, simply...
