The Merit System Principles (MSPs) are a set of guidelines that govern employment in the federal sector. All federal agencies are bound by the MSPs,...
Most professional licensing boards consider themselves to be self-governing or, to put it another way, self-policing. Mandatory reporting is an important element of how these...
Depending upon the project or the issue, it is common for two or more government agencies to pool resources and personnel to work together to...
When Can (and Should) You File a Wrongful Termination Claim as a Former Federal Employee?
April 16, 2024
Employees at all levels of the federal government have clear legal rights. These rights prohibit the termination of federal employees’ employment in many cases. Yet,...
When you take a job with the federal government, the last thing you expect is to end up fighting for your legal rights. Out of...
Security Clearance Revocation vs. Suspension: Understanding the Differences and Outcomes
March 29, 2024
Life can be messy and result in unintended consequences. For security clearance holders, this means that they could be facing a suspension or revocation of...
It is exceedingly rare for anyone to remain in the same job with the same employer for their entire career. In the private sector, some...
Security Clearances in the Post-COVID World: How the Pandemic Has Affected the Process
February 29, 2024
It may seem hard to believe, but the COVID-19 pandemic was declared to have officially ended in only May of last year. Before that, however,...
Love it or despise it, social media has become a part of our daily lives. We use it to communicate with friends and family, share...
Handling Classified Information: Best Practices and Potential Consequences of Mishandling
January 31, 2024
The mishandling of classified information seems to be constantly in the news these days. If you have a security clearance, however, it is important to...