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…
Don’t Let a Booze-Filled Summer Boat Outing Turn into a ‘BUI’ or Worse
New York State is home to more than 7,500 lakes, ponds and reservoirs and over 70,000 miles of rivers and streams, according to the New York State Department of Environmental…
DFAS Debt 101 for Service Members: Your Options in 2026
Current and former military members can find themselves in debt to the Government for any number of reasons, often through no fault of their own. The culprit may be circumstances…
What Federal Employees Need to Know About Future Appeals After Key U.S. Supreme Court Ruling
A recent U.S. Supreme Court decision could have wide-ranging impacts on future appeals by federal employees to the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) and Federal Labor…
U.S. Supreme Court Ruling Makes Way for Lawsuits Against Defense Contractors
Have you been injured as a result of actions by a defense contractor? A recent U.S. Supreme Court case makes way for new lawsuits, setting a precedent for military members harmed…
Don’t Let a Drunk Driving Charge Ruin Your Summer Celebrations
While Memorial Day weekend unofficially kicks off summer celebrations, motorists should remember to drive responsibly not only during the summer months, but at all times.…