The Hiring of Former Government Employees Can Derail Company Capture Efforts If Not Handled Carefully

Miller & Chevalier – In this article published with the American Staffing Association’s Staffing Law Digst, Miller & Chevalier partner Scott Flesch outlines how missteps in hiring former government personnel can lead to organizational conflicts of interest (COI) and exclusion from federal contracting. He highlights key restrictions under statutes like 18 U.S.C. §§ 203, 205, and 207, the Procurement Integrity Act, and the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), emphasizing the need for thorough employment screening and compliance.

