Tully Rinckey opens Austin office in $15 million expansion push
Law firm Tully Rinckey PLLC has opened a new office in Austin, its 10th location overall. The new office is part of a strategy by the Albany, New York, firm to spend the next four…
Federal Circuit Ruling Paves the Way for Additional Paid Military Leave Claims
A recent ruling paves the way for federal employees who served in the military after September 11, 2001 to receive additional paid military leave from their…
Executive Order on Firing Policies Leaves Federal Employees Contemplating Job Security
A recent executive order could have some federal employees contemplating their job security, or at least scratching their heads. An overhaul of the way poorly performing federal…
With Two Nominees, the MSPB May Soon Have Its Quorum
Two people may be on the way to replace the one person left on the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB). President Donald Trump nominated two individuals to fill vacant spots at…
50 Years after ADEA, Age Discrimination Remains a Problem
50 Years after ADEA, Age Discrimination Remains a Problem The Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) is 50 years old. Yet, the protections it put in place for older employees…
Executive Order Narrows the Scope for Labor Negotiations at Federal Agencies
The National Council on Federal Labor-Management Relations no longer exists after President Donald Trump revoked the Executive Order that created it. So, where does this leave…
Documentation is Key for Federal Employees Taking Prescription Opioids
Federal employees subject to mandatory drug testing – those who work in national security, public health or public safety occupations – or those subject to random testing –…
EQUALS Act Doubles Probationary Periods, but Doesn’t Eliminate Rights to Appeal Adverse Actions
A bill passed by the House of Representatives and advanced to the Senate could double the length of the probationary period most federal employees go through before they are…
Executive Order Narrows the Scope for Labor Negotiations at Federal Agencies
The National Council on Federal Labor-Management Relations no longer exists after President Donald Trump revoked the Executive Order that created it. So, where does this leave…
Law Firm Announces Opening of NYC Office to Better Serve Corporate Clients, Makes Moves to Expand Overseas
Founding partner Mathew Tully plans to invest up to $15 million by the end of 2020, opening more branches across the country and launching Tully Rinckey PLLC into foreign markets,…