Two Pentagon workforce decisions are raising new concerns about capacity and consent
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Federal News Network) — Congressional scrutiny of the Department of Defense’s clearance backlogs comes as the Pentagon again asks civilian employees to…
Over 40 people laid off at Menands FedEx facility
MENANDS, N.Y. (WTEN) — Numerous FedEx workers were laid off at a Menands facility in January, according to a WARN notice on the New York State Department of Labor website.…
Many MSPB Appeals Not Getting Reviewed Despite Quorum
WASHINGTON, D.C. (FEDweek) — Even though the three-seat MSPB governing board has a quorum of two members, many appeals of hearing officer decisions brought there are not…
Empire State Weekly: Budget three weeks late, but taking shape
ALBANY, N.Y. (WTEN) — Lawmakers are continuing to debate and hold their ground when it comes to this year’s state budget. With a fourth budget extender passed on Thursday,…
New state law bans credit checks for most employers
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (Spectrum News 1) — A new state law will limit how employers can use your credit history. Brochures fill the wall inside Karyn Rando’s office at the…
Employment credit checks set to be illegal in NY
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (Rochester Business Journal) — Starting Saturday (April 18), employers in New York state will no longer be allowed to use consumer credit history in most…
Political Pulse: New York ends credit checks in employment process
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (ARC Rochester) — Credit checks and payment history will no longer factor into most employment decisions in New York State on Saturday. Governor Kathy Hochul…
New law bans employers from using credit history in employment decisions
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WGRZ) — A new New York State law goes into effect Saturday that limits how employers can use your credit history. The Governor signed this into law late last…
Default judgments totaling nearly $1 million considered against Fairport company that failed to pay teachers’ dental bills
WEBSTER, N.Y. (WHEC) — A state Supreme Court judge is considering default judgments totaling close to a million dollars against a Fairport company and its owner that were…
Pentagon’s new plans in Iran give Trump a way out of war crime accusations
WASHINGTON, D.C. (POLITICO) — The Pentagon is expanding a list of Iranian energy sites it can target for attacks to include ones that provide fuel and power to both…