Forthcoming Presumptive Conditions for Veterans Exposed to Burn Pits, Agent Orange, and Radiation
The US Senate recently agreed to a deal granting Veterans exposed to burn pits the right to receive VA benefits. Additionally, the House has already offered their support for the…
We Are Watching You… so please sign here: How New York State’s New Electronic Monitoring Law Impacts Workplace Privacy
New legislation in the form of an amendment to the New York Civil Rights Law became effective on May 7, 2022, requiring private employers to inform current and newly hired…
Can you find Success as a Divorced Dad?
Regardless of whether or not you end up with primary custody of your child, divorce can have a significant impact on your relationship with your children and, if not handled…
How the Misuse of Information Technology Systems Can Have a Negative Impact on an Individual’s Security Clearance
The misuse of information technology systems in relation to national security clearance is governed under Guideline M, Use of Information Technology Systems in the Security…
How Overturning Roe v. Wade Will Impact Parenting Rights
In 1973, the Supreme Court ruled in Roe v. Wade that a constitutional right to privacy exists, based on decades of precedent going back to 1891. The Court specifically references…
Do Federal Employees Have to Return to the Office?
When the pandemic hit, the federal government and several agencies enabled workers to work from home or via telework, setting a precedent for many businesses and offices across…
Under Investigation? Know Your Rights and Don’t Engage the Enemy Alone
You feel sick in the pit of your stomach. You have just found out, either through the grapevine or by formal notification, that you are under investigation. Your first reaction is…
U.S. Launches Online Portal to Sponsor Ukrainians Fleeing War
The Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Uniting for Ukraine portal is now live and accepting applicants. The initiative is a streamlined process providing “a pathway for…
Do I Have to Return to the Office? What Federal Employees Need to Know About Teleworking Flexibilities
When the pandemic struck, the federal government and many agencies allowed their employees to work from home or telework, serving as a model employer for many businesses and…
Navigating the Different Avenues of New York State’s COVID-19 Paid Sick Leave
When COVID-19 began to spread throughout the United States and led to mass shutdowns or adaptation to teleworking of many businesses, New York State implemented programs to…