What Triggers a Security Clearance Reinvestigation?
If you work for the United States federal government or a government contractor and your position requires access to classified information, you’ve almost certainly undergone a…
Security Clearance for Federal Contractors vs. Federal Employees: Key Differences in the DOD
Overview of the Security Clearance Process in the DOD In the Department of Defense (DOD), there is little difference in the process of obtaining a security clearance for…
Do I Even HAVE a Discrimination Claim? What Federal Employees Need to Know About Informal EEO Complaints
Help! I Think My Agency Discriminated against Me, but I Have NO IDEA WHAT I AM DOING Okay, okay! First things first. Take a deep breath in… and repeat after me: Federal law…
My Agency Discriminated against Me, and I Have NO IDEA How to Write and File an EEO Complaint!
One of the hardest steps for federal employees can be making the decision to start the process of submitting an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) complaint. If you’re still…
EEO Protections for People with Disabilities: Are Federal Employees Still Protected?
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) turned 35 this summer. Although the ADA specifically excludes the federal government from its definition of an employer, this provision…
What Current and Former Service Members Need to Know About Seeking Review, Waiver or Remission of a Government Debt
Service members are entitled to pay and various allowances and benefits, as well as special incentives, like scholarships or bonuses. However, sometimes errors or changes in…
How to Fight an ROTC Disenrollment
No cadet or midshipmen joins the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) with the thought that they will face disenrollment. However, many can fall victim to losing their…
What Military Medical Providers Need to Know About Adverse Privileging Actions and Quality Assurance Investigations?
The Department of Defense employs civilians, contractors, and service members to provide medical and mental health care to dependents, military members, and retirees/veterans. Of…
What Service Members and former Service Members Need to Know About Government Debt Collection
Service members are entitled to pay and various allowances and benefits, as well as special incentives, scholarships, or bonuses. However, sometimes errors or changes in…
Camp Lejeune Justice Act of 2022 – What Veterans Should Know?
Recently, Congress passed the Camp Lejeune Justice Act of 2022 which allows veterans, their family members, and others who were stationed, worked or resided on the Marine Corps…