What is ‘Gray Divorce’ and How Can It Affect Assets and Retirement Planning?
More couples in their 50s, 60s, and beyond are choosing to end their long-term marriages, commonly referred to as “gray divorce.” Statistics about gray divorce, according to…
Texas Telework Policies: State Employee Rights and Restrictions
For those employed by Texas State, remote work policies differ: even among Texas State employees. Depending on your particular circumstances, different remote work restrictions…
Working From Home in Texas: What Federal and Texas State Labor Laws Apply to Remote Employees?
If you live in Texas and work remotely, both federal and Texas State labor laws still apply. But there are some potential complications for those working from home: whether on a…
FERS Disability Retirement: FAQs From Federal Employees
The Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) is complicated. Disability Retirement is just one of several distinct types of retirement; it can be a highly valuable option for…
Procedural Points #5 | Gaining a Limited Access Authorization (LAA)
Government employees, military, contractors and subcontractors whose work requires access to classified information may be eligible for security clearance—but only if they are…
FERS & Furloughs: Before, During, and After a Government Shutdown
Common questions from federal employees about how a government shutdown can impact the retirement process. Government shutdowns come with no shortage of confusion, complicating an…
A Holiday Guide to Staying Safe with an Order of Protection
The holiday season is often a time of joy, family and celebration. However, for many families there may be increased emotional strain, financial pressure, and disrupted routines…
Do EEO Laws Protect Federal Employees From Retaliation?
Retaliation is the single most commonly reported basis for federal workplace discrimination claims. Even so, employees often hesitate to report discrimination. Fear of retaliation…
Co-Parenting Tips for a Joyful Holiday Season
The holidays should be a time of significant joy, yet absent careful planning, they can quickly become stressful for everyone involved when co-parenting is part of the equation.…
Procedural Points #4 | Filing With the Intelligence Oversight Board (IOB)
Clients are often faced with a failed ‘closure’ challenge. They have been mistreated; administrative due process provides a path to remedy, but that path leaves the client…