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…
As Shutdown continues and Election Day looms, legal expert breaks down Hatch Act
ALBANY, N.Y. (WRGB) — The Government Shutdown appears to be headed into another week, likely through Election Day on Tuesday. As the shutdown continues, members of the…
Inside EPA’s hunt for employees who signed the dissent letter
WASHINGTON, D.C. (E&E News) — EPA was rocked this summer when dozens of employees signed an open letter blasting the Trump administration’s disregard for science and…
Ex-EEOC Worker Tests Attack on Agency Transgender Policy Shifts
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Bloomberg Law) — A hostile work environment complaint against the EEOC will try out a new employment law approach to challenging the commission’s…
Gutting Civil Rights Offices Leaves Federal Workers Few Options
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Bloomberg Law) — The Trump administration is quietly downsizing offices across the government that are responsible for processing internal discrimination…
Trump’s Slew of Federal Layoffs Is Benefitting at Least One Industry
WASHINGTON, D.C. (POLITICO) — As the Donald Trump administration ramps up the mass-firings of public servants, it’s not a great time to be looking for work in Washington…