Fuel for the Fire: How “Just a Few Questions” Can Lead to Adverse Action
Imagine receiving a call from your commander, asking you to report to the conference room because “someone just wants to ask you a few questions.” You haven’t…
Why Federal Agencies and Employees Should Lean Into a Collaborative, Good Faith Dialogue When Disability or Medical Needs Affect Work
For HR and agency decisionmakers: Connect accommodation and performance management. A key risk point is performance management. Before initiating or continuing performance‑based…
The Interactive Process: A Smart, Lawful Path to Effective Federal Workplace Accommodation
Federal agencies face real operational demands. Federal employees faced with medical conditions want to contribute and thrive. The interactive process is the bridge between those…
Service Animals at Work: Employee Rights Vs. Employer Responsibilities in New York State
As more employees seek workplace accommodations that support their health, employers are increasingly navigating requests to bring service animals into the workplace. Legal…
Ask the Attorney: Mental Health and ROTC Enrollment
I’m a contracted cadet struggling with mental health issues. Won’t I get kicked out of ROTC if I get treatment or go to therapy? Will I need to pay back my scholarship if…
What Federal Employees Need to Know About OPM’s New RIF and Appeals Rules
Newly finalized Office of Personnel Management (OPM) regulations could dramatically alter how federal employees challenge personnel actions, appeal agency decisions, and protect…
New York Criminal Cases and Social Media: When Online Posts Become Evidence
In today’s digital world, social media activity can create a permanent record for users with consequences that extend beyond the online world and into the courtroom. In New…
How Social Media Posts Can Become a Workplace Issue in New York State
A social media post made in seconds can have a lasting impact on your job. Living in this digital era raises important and ever-changing questions about employee rights, employer…
Can Your AI Chatbot Conversations Become Evidence in Texas?
Savvy users are well aware that they should take any AI-generated legal advice with a pound of salt. For many, AI search is only a preliminary step before determining whether…
What to Do if You are Misclassified as an Independent Contractor
This article was updated in July 2026 to reflect current statistics related to employees who are misclassified as independent contractors. Are you unsure if you are an employee or…