Ask the Lawyer received the following question (paraphrased for easier reading and clarity) from a reader on a legal matter that might be of interest to the entire audience. Q: I am a government contractor and was offered a position and attended orientation. However, I was told later that there was an issue regarding the adjudication of my security clearance and the offer was rescinded. Previously I have been granted security clearances and could not find any issues in my security records. I have not been provided with any information why I was let go. What options do I have?…
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Ask the Lawyer received the following question (paraphrased for easier reading and clarity) from a reader on a legal matter that might be of interest to the entire audience. Q: I am considering using a credit counseling service to consolidate high interest debt to low interest, but have a security clearance. Will using this service alone jeopardize my security clearance or the ability to certify government funds? A: Using a credit counseling service alone will not jeopardize a security clearance. Failing to pay bills on time, assuming too much debt or filing for bankruptcy will cause questions to be raised…
Ask the Lawyer received the following question (paraphrased for easier reading and clarity) from a reader on a legal matter that might be of interest to the entire audience. Q: If a federal employee who has worked for the government for over 20 years loses his or her security clearance and is forced to leave the position, will the employee lose his or her FERS or CSRS annuity? A: No, not necessarily. The only basis for a federal employee to lose an annuity is a conviction for crimes related to treason, espionage or sabotage. The simple loss of a clearance,…
Ask the Lawyer received the following question (paraphrased for easier reading and clarity) from a reader on a legal matter that might be of interest to the entire audience. Q: My security clearance has been revoked for possession of marijuana and a DUI. My position requires a clearance. Are there any options to combat my removal? A: Illegal drug use while possessing a security clearance is a very serious matter likely to lead to a loss of clearance. It is not automatic, but it will take some very strong mitigating circumstances to keep the clearance. See the Ask the Lawyer…
Ask the Lawyer received the following question (paraphrased for easier reading and clarity) from a reader on a legal matter that might be of interest to the entire audience. Q: My security clearance is up for renewal in 3 years. Together, my wife and I have credit card and student loan debt that has been accumulating over the past 15 years from personal injuries and layoffs. My student loans are currently in voluntary forbearance but that will run out in three years and it’s the only reason they have not gone into default. What can I do to try and…