James H. Shoemaker, Jr. Blog

Millions of people have been granted security clearances. However, that certainly does not mean that security clearances are easy to obtain. Even maintaining your eligibility can be a difficult task.  In fact, there are many potential reasons why a security clearance may be suspended, denied, or revoked. In these situations, you will receive a document […]

You have all the traits of a good employee. You are dedicated, reliable, and experienced in your field. Yet others make unfair judgments about you due to your age. Fortunately, there are federal and state laws in place to protect people over 40 from workplace discrimination. The Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) of 1967

Although it may not always feel like it, you have numerous rights as an employee. If someone else violates those rights and creates an unhealthy or dysfunctional workplace, you could have grounds for a legal claim. Here’s a basic overview of your employee rights that may come in handy if you find yourself in a

Workplace harassment comes in so many different forms that it can sometimes be hard to identify. Discriminatory harassment occurs when unwelcome or offensive conduct is directed towards an individual because, at least in part, they are a member of a protected class. Here are three common forms of discriminatory harassment — and how to recognize