I Got Arrested: What Are My Rights in New York State?
An arrest can be one of the most stressful and overwhelming experiences a person will ever face. In the moments after being taken into custody, it is easy to feel confused about…
What Employees and Employers Need to Know About Proposed Overhaul of Federal Employee Discipline Rules
A proposed rule from the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) could, if finalized, significantly reshape how federal agencies address…
National Whistleblower Day 2026: Understanding the Whistleblower Protection Act and Federal Employees’ Rights Against Retaliation
Federal employees are often the first to discover waste, fraud, abuse, safety concerns, or other misconduct within government agencies. Recognizing the important role these…
Partition Actions in New York State: What Joint Property Owners Need to Know
Do you co-own property in New York state, but can’t agree on what to do with it? You may have more leverage than you think. When multiple parties own real estate together in New…
How Does Child Support Work in New York State?
When a marriage in New York state ends, a couple’s financial responsibilities to their children do not end with it. What changes is how that obligation is calculated,…
What Virginia Employees Should Know About New Non-Compete Restrictions
Virginia continues to narrow the enforceability of employee non-compete agreements. Beginning July 1, 2026, new legislation significantly expands protections for workers by…
What Employees Need to Know About New York State’s Wage and Hour Laws
New York wage and hour laws impose obligations that amplify and extend what federal law requires. Employers in New York must comply with a layered regulatory framework, which…
What Laid-Off Texas Employees Need to Know About WARN Notices and Their Rights
As businesses across the United States continue to navigate economic shifts, new data indicates that layoffs in Texas remain active in 2026, with thousands of workers impacted…
How Proposed Employee Nondisclosure Agreements Could Impact Federal Worker Rights, Whistleblower Protections and Collective Bargaining Rights
A new proposal regarding government-wide nondisclosure agreements (NDAs) could affect both current and future federal employees across agencies, impacting their rights as well as…
Thousands of Federal Employees Could Be Bracing for Changes in Classification
June 10, 2026 marked a critical implementation deadline for federal agencies following President Trump’s June 3 Executive Order expanding the use of Schedule Policy/Career. The…