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 their security clearance. If your clearance has been suspended or revoked, a federal security clearance attorney can help protect your career.  What Is a Revocation?  […] The post Security Clearance Revocation vs. Suspension: Understanding the Differences and Outcomes appeared first on The Law Firm of J.W. Stafford, L.L.C ..read more

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 studies have shown that workers will spend less than five years with a single employer. While that number may be higher for federal employees and […] The post Security Clearance and Changing Jobs: How to Transfer or Reactivate Your Clearance appeared first on The Law Firm of J.W. Stafford, L.L.C ..read more

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, the lockdown and everything that occurred after it impacted millions of people’s lives. It is widely accepted that the pandemic and the ensuing lockdown had […] The post Security Clearances in the Post-COVID World: How the Pandemic Has Affected the Process appeared first on The Law Firm of J.W. Stafford, L.L.C ..read more

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 our thoughts, and broadcast details of our daily lives. For those with security clearances, however, social media can raise numerous questions about how it may […] The post The Impact of Social Media on Security Clearances appeared first on The Law Firm of J.W. Stafford, L.L.C ..read more

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 remember that mishandling classified information can carry severe consequences. If you are facing issues with your clearance due to the handling of classified information, a […] The post Handling Classified Information: Best Practices and Potential Consequences of Mishandling appeared first on The Law Firm of J.W. Stafford, L.L.C ..read more

Both contractors and government employees who have access to sensitive information must go through the security clearance process. A common question that arises is whether these two groups of people, people who are employed directly by the federal government and people who work for private-sector government contractors, must follow the […] The post Contractors vs. Government Employees: Differences in the Clearance Process appeared first on The Law Firm of J.W. Stafford, L.L.C ..read more

There is a significant amount of federal law devoted to preventing discrimination in the workplace. In fact, there are even federal agencies, such as the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, devoted to the prevention and elimination of workplace discrimination. But what do you do if you have been discriminated against when […] The post What Are Your Rights if You Experience Discrimination as a Federal Job Applicant? appeared first on The Law Firm of J.W. Stafford, L.L.C ..read more

Federal employees have the same legal protections as private sector employees when it comes to discrimination and sexual harassment. However, the process is somewhat different for federal employees. If you believe you have been discriminated against on the basis of sex or are being sexually harassed, a federal employment discrimination […] The post Filing a Sex Discrimination (or Sexual Harassment) Claim as a Federal Employee appeared first on The Law Firm of J.W. Stafford, L.L.C ..read more

We are in the middle of a nationwide mental health crisis as more Americans than ever are experiencing depression, anxiety, and other mental illnesses. Of course, federal workers and contractors are not exempt, even those who hold security clearances. In fact, many security clearance holders are veterans who are especially […] The post Mental Health and Security Clearances: Debunking Myths and Stigmas appeared first on The Law Firm of J.W. Stafford, L.L.C ..read more

Failure to disclose foreign contacts is one of the most common reasons that security clearances are denied. Unfortunately, many federal workers and contractors underestimate just how important it is to be candid on this point. Failure to disclose foreign contacts can be highly problematic, even if it was an oversight. […] The post Foreign Contacts and Security Clearances: Understanding the Risks and Responsibilities appeared first on The Law Firm of J.W. Stafford, L.L.C ..read more