Virginia Employment Changing Under New Laws
Beginning in 2028, working Virginians will be guaranteed the right to take paid time off to welcome a child, care for a seriously ill loved one, or recover from their own serious…
How to Prepare for a NYS Manifestation Determination Review in 2026
All students have due process rights when facing discipline in school, particularly when discipline interferes with their access to education. Students with disabilities have the…
What Federal Employees Need to Know as MSPB Recusals Undermine Review Process
Despite increasing appeals, a growing pattern at the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) is raising serious concerns among federal employment attorneys as a significant number…
What to Do if You Are Appreciated at Home but Discriminated Against at Work
Are you a mother or caregiver who has been passed over for promotions at your place of work because of your responsibilities at home? It is considered discrimination when an…
Are You at Risk? New Audit Reveals Lack of Student Data Privacy Oversight
Student data and privacy is protected at school, right? Not so fast. While technology has long been commonplace in schools throughout the country, the largest school district in…
Are You Being Paid Fairly? What to Know about the Fair Labor Standards Act
Did you know that employees in all U.S. states are protected under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) regarding their pay, in addition to specific protections provided on…
New Rule Could Have Wide-Ranging Impact on Businesses, Workers
A new proposed rule from Department of Labor (DOL) would address joint employer status under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), and could have a wide-ranging impact on…
What to Do as a DoD Civilian Employee if Your Collective Bargaining Rights Are Stripped
The Department of Defense’s recent sweeping move to terminate most collective bargaining agreements is creating immediate uncertainty for hundreds of thousands of civilian…
What Divorced or Separated Parents Concerned About Paying for Their Child’s College Education Need to Know
One of the most significant events in a young person’s life is the decision to go to college. However, if you are a divorced or separated parent, you might be uncertain about…
What to Know About Dividing Marital Property in New York State
In New York state, marital property is determined according to the rules of “equitable distribution,” which requires marital property to be divided along lines that are…