Procedural Points | DCSA AVS (Part 2) – The Personal Appearance
Upon receiving a Letter of Intent (LOI) to Revoke Eligibility for Access to Classified Information and/or Assignment to Duties that have been Designated National Security…
Federal Employees Ordered Back to In-Person Work: Can I Still Request Remote Work as a Disability Accommodation?
During COVID lockdowns, federal agencies adapted to enable remote work. For some federal employees with disabilities, these changes made remote work a realistic option for the…
Stricter Suitability Standards: What Fed Employees Can Learn from Security Clearance Holders
“Public service is a privilege, not a right.” — Then-Acting Director of OPM, Chuck Ezell On June 3. 2025, the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) published a proposed…
EEOC Quorum Restored? What This Means for Employee Rights in the Federal Workplace
Despite a government shutdown, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) restored its quorum for the first time since Jan. 2025. When stacked against a government shut…
What to Know About Forensic Evaluations in Child Custody Matters
Child custody matters can be stressful, and the introduction of a forensic evaluation can often make the situation more complex. However, forensic evaluations in child custody…
SHUT UP: A Former Drill Sergeant’s Guide to Understanding Your 31(b) Rights Under the UCMJ
When facing military investigations or disciplinary proceedings, you are entitled to certain rights. Article 31(b) of the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) offers service…
Procedural Points | DCSA AVS (Part 1) – Responding to Your SOR
In December 2024, the outgoing Biden Administration ended five years of jurisdictional infighting within the Defense Department’s security review process by limiting the…
Do Federal Workers Have MSPB Rights During a Layoff as a Result of a Government Shutdown?
Are you an existing federal employee with a pending Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) appeal, or a federal employee looking to file a new appeal as a result of implications…
What Recourse Remains for Federal Correctional Employees Without a Union?
Trump Administrative efforts to undo the Civil Service Reform Act of 1978 since January 2025 continued in late summer as the anti-labor reforms initially directed at the National…
Does My Military Disability Qualify for Retirement Pay?
Knowing your rights during military disability processing is crucial, because it could mean the difference between medical retirement pay or separation with severance. While…