Trump’s edict making 8,000 feds at-will employees draws swift outcry
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Government Executive) — Organizations representing federal workers and good government advocates were quick to decry President Trump’s move this week to…
White House Proposes Governmentwide NDA for Federal Workers
WASHINGTON, D.C. (SHRM) — The Trump administration is moving to tighten controls on the disclosure of internal government information by proposing a standardized…
Trump administration wants fed job applicants to disclose political affiliations
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Employee Benefit News) — Should federal job applicants be required to disclose their political affiliations in order to be hired? That question is now at…
Trump EPA punished dissenters despite ‘legal risk‘ warning
WASHINGTON, D.C. (E&E News) — A top EPA attorney warned of considerable blowback if the agency dished out discipline to employees publicly critical of the Trump…
Inspector general’s reported plan to run for Congress is a Hatch Act violation, lawmakers and ethics orgs say
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Government Executive) — Good government nonprofits, congressional Democrats and ethics experts have raised concerns that Anthony D’Esposito, the…
Zeldin disciplined EPA dissenters after ethics office found no ‘concern’
WASHINGTON, D.C. (E&E News) — EPA employees who publicly excoriated the Trump administration — and were later reprimanded by the agency — did not run afoul of ethics…
How a Minimum Wage Hike in Maryland Could Impact Employers
Employment laws in Maryland and neighboring states are constantly evolving, making it crucial to have committed attorneys prepared to undertake any legal measures employers may…
Feds brace for phase two after Trump’s ‘shock and awe’
WASHINGTON, D.C. (E&E News) — The federal workforce will continue to face turmoil this year, though efforts to reduce their ranks are expected to roll out in more…
Are Non-Compete Clauses Enforceable in Maryland? What to Look for Before You Sign
We have all been through the process of new employment – you receive the offer, review the compensation and benefits package, and are ready to accept. Then, while reviewing the…
The government has reopened, but ACA policyholders remain at risk for premium rate hikes
WEST VIRGINIA (WVNS) — Lawmakers voted on a legislative package to fund the federal government, bringing an end to the longest shutdown in history. But where does this leave…