Protecting Those Who Serve: What Sets USERRA Apart From Other Employment Laws
When an employee experiences unlawful discrimination or retaliation, multiple federal and/or state laws may apply in their case. For example, an employee denied reasonable…
How Can the MSPB Help Me as a Federal Employee?
Are you a federal employee dealing with an adverse employment issue? If so, the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB, or Board) may be able to help provide relief. But to…
What Employees Need to Know About Their New York State Taxes (and What to Do if Your Employer Doesn’t Comply)
With tax season upon us, employees in New York state may see some of what New York State Gov. Kathy Hochul calls tax relief and affordability when they file their taxes this year.…
What Is Guideline A? How Allegiance to the United States Affects Security Clearances
While not a commonly seen reason for security clearance revocation or denial, certain situations can trigger concerns under Guideline A: Allegiance to the United States. What is…
Procedural Points #6 | CIA – Applicants Before Office of Security, Appeals (Part II)
Part II: Personal Appearance and Appeal For more information on CIA SOR and requesting review, see Part I: Statement of Reasons and Response. Examine Your Investigative File and…
The Texas Whistleblower Act: A Basic Overview
Texas Whistleblower Act (TWA) (§ 554 of the Texas Government Code) protects Texas public employees who report violations of law by their employer from retaliation. Whistleblowers…
Legal Consequences of Failing to Update a Will in New York Post-Divorce
Divorce represents a significant shift in personal and financial circumstances. Despite this major shift, many individuals do not revisit their estate plans after ending their…
Procedural Points #6 | CIA – Applicants Before Office of Security, Appeals (Part I)
Part I: Statement of Reasons and Response For the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), as with most federal agencies, the talent acquisition process slows to a crawl at the vendor…
The Folly of Fighting AI with AI: Proving AI Did Not Write Your Paper
As generative AI (GenAI) usage becomes more commonplace among college students, so do allegations of AI-based academic integrity violations. Plenty of students admit to using AI…
ROTC Medical Disenrollment FAQs: Reporting Requirements, Debt, & Mental Health
ROTC provides life-changing opportunities to many cadets and midshipmen. For some—especially Contracted Cadets—changes in circumstance may turn opportunity into catastrophe.…