What Reclassification of Marijuana Could Mean for Security Clearance Holders
If you are a security clearance holder, or looking to obtain one in the near future, you may be aware that reclassification of marijuana (cannabis, weed, pot) from a Schedule I…
What to Do If Your Employer Refuses to Accommodate You
Do you know what actions to take if your employer does not comply with your disability accommodation needs? If you encounter a situation where your accommodation request is denied…
Wage Theft in New York State: How Employees Can Spot It and What to Do
Wage theft is a widespread issue in New York, affecting workers in restaurants, construction, retail, and other industries. It happens when employers fail to pay legally earned…
Smartphone Ban in New York Schools Set to Take Effect This Fall: What Parents Should Know About Ban on Personal Internet-Enabled Devices
With back-to-school quickly approaching, New York state Gov. Kathy Hochul’s smartphone ban, included in her “distraction-free school” policy approved as part of the New York…
How Declining Marriage Statistics Affect Child Custody Cases and What to Do About It
Matrimonial attorneys have traditionally focused on marriage and divorce rates where they practice, but statistically, marriage rates are changing. New York State has…
MSPB Sees Influx of Appeals Under Trump Administration
With continuous changes in the workforce looming over federal employees, the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) has seen an influx of appeals filed by federal workers since…
Know Before You Go: Holiday Road, Vacay, and Other Travel Considerations for Security Clearance Applicants and Holders
When you apply to, plan to apply to, or work within, a classified workspace, you give up certain rights for the privilege of working under a security clearance granted because you…
No Tax on Tips: What Employees and Employers Need to Know
Certain workers may now be able to keep more of what they earn, but what does “no tax on tips” really mean for employees and their employers? The “One Big Beautiful Bill”…
How the U.S. Supreme Court Decision on Workforce Cuts Could Impact Federal Employees
The U.S. Supreme Court on July 8 ruled that the Trump Administration can implement its plans to drastically reduce the federal workforce and dismantle federal agencies. The…
Article 15-6 Investigations: Should You Talk to the Investigator Without an Attorney Present?
When a Soldier is notified of their involvement in an Army Regulation (AR) 15-6 investigation, the immediate instinct is often to talk: whether out of a sense of duty, fear, or…