What Triggers a Security Clearance Reinvestigation?
If you work for the United States federal government or a government contractor and your position requires access to classified information, you’ve almost certainly undergone a…
What OPM’s Suitability Changes Mean for Federal Employees—The Basics
June 2025, the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) proposed big changes to suitability policies and procedures. Suitability has been a metric for evaluating prospective federal…
Security Clearance for Federal Contractors vs. Federal Employees: Key Differences in the DOD
Overview of the Security Clearance Process in the DOD In the Department of Defense (DOD), there is little difference in the process of obtaining a security clearance for…
New York City Paid Prenatal Personal Leave: What NYC Employers Need to Know
2025 began with New York Governor Kathy Hochul expanding benefits and protections for pregnant employees: part of an initiative to reduce maternal and infant mortality rates in…
Do I Even HAVE a Discrimination Claim? What Federal Employees Need to Know About Informal EEO Complaints
Help! I Think My Agency Discriminated against Me, but I Have NO IDEA WHAT I AM DOING Okay, okay! First things first. Take a deep breath in… and repeat after me: Federal law…
My Agency Discriminated against Me, and I Have NO IDEA How to Write and File an EEO Complaint!
One of the hardest steps for federal employees can be making the decision to start the process of submitting an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) complaint. If you’re still…
Can College Students Get Accommodations for ADHD or Autism? An Overview of the Process
Any college or university that accepts federal funding, including student federal financial aid, is obligated to provide equitable educational opportunities to students with…
The Semester Has Already Started—Can I Still Get Accommodations at College?
Classes have already started, but you need accommodations and you haven’t applied for them. Maybe you didn’t know you qualified for accommodations, or you’re newly…
Procedural Points | Air Force Special Access Program (AF SAP) Appeals Process
*Alert | January 2026 DAF/SAPCO Policy Changes* Updated January 30, 2026 January 21, 2026, the DAF replaced AF SAP appeal hearings with an administrative appeal process via…
The Role of an Attorney in Your Security Clearance Process
The security world is one of privileges, not rights. Security clearance laws, rules, and regulations prioritize national security by design. When you receive eligibility for…