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Articles by Michael C. Fallings


Congress ponders new discrimination protections for older employees

A bill in the House would boost protections against discrimination of older workers, protections that were weakened by the Supreme Court back in 2009. It is called the Protecting…

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What Congress’ new attempt to strengthen age bias laws means for employers

Federal lawmakers are once again pushing to bolster workplace anti-discrimination protections for older workers, meaning potentially increased legal liabilities for employers —…

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Pregnant workers have new protections. Here’s what to expect from your boss.

Almost two months after workplace accommodations for pregnant workers became law, the rules surrounding what employers can and cannot do have yet to be finalized — but that…

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What to do in the unlikely event of a reduction in force at your agency

There is little chance the layoffs that have affected some industries will affect government. If anything, agencies are hiring. But reductions-in-force have occurred occasionally…

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Expect Legal Challenges to the Proposed FTC Noncompete Rule

Hiring and retaining workers are challenges every organization has to face, but a new proposed rule may further complicate the process. Recently, the Federal Trade Commission has…

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Biden issues full vaccine mandate for federal employees

Federal employees will no longer have the option to receive regular testing in place of a COVID-19 vaccine, as President Joe Biden signed an executive order late Thursday…

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Biden requires feds to attest to vaccination status or face restrictions

Federal employees and on-site contractors will have to confirm their vaccination status with their agencies, as part of President Joe Biden’s new actions announced July 29 to…

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Latest Guidance for Federal Employees on the COVID Emergency Paid Leave Program

As the summer months approach and the latest CDC guidance rolls out, many Americans are heading out to get their COVID vaccinations. According to the CDC, there has been a total…

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Latest Guidance for Federal Employees on the COVID Emergency Paid Leave Program

As the summer months approach and the latest CDC guidance rolls out, many Americans are heading out to get their COVID vaccinations. According to the CDC, there has been a total…

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Tully Rinckey Announces New Equity Partner Class of 11

Tully Rinckey Announces New Equity Partner Class of 11    January 23, 2020 – Albany, N.Y. – On January 2, 2020, the firm promoted 11 existing Partners to Equity Partner…

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