Employment discrimination based on sexual orientation can take many forms
Have you been discriminated against in the workplace because of your sexual orientation? Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII) includes protections against…
Obtaining Veterans Benefits with a Less Than Honorable Discharge
Are you a veteran of one of the military branches who might be eligible for veterans’ benefits, but you don’t have an honorable discharge? It can be difficult to establish…
Tips for Maintaining Your Security Clearance
For government employees, contractors, and any other individuals whose roles require access to classified information, obtaining a security clearance is just the first step. The…
Understanding Guideline H: Drug Involvement
Many employees and contractors of the United States federal government, military personnel, and government officials, who require access to classified information in the course of…
What to do if a federal agency has discriminated against you
Are you a federal employee or jobseeker who has faced discrimination in the workplace? Federal employees and job applicants who believe that a federal agency has discriminated…
Who is Responsible for Debt in a Divorce?
Many couples are well aware of how their assets will be split if they divorce, but few are prepared for how their liabilities (i.e., debt) will be handled. Debt in a divorce can…
What Is a Manifestation Determination Review and How do I Prepare for It?
When children with disabilities are suspended from school, or otherwise facing discipline at school, they are entitled to additional protections under the Individuals with…
What to Do if you Get a Call From Child Protective Services
It’s a busy day, and you receive an unexpected call from a Child Protective Services (CPS) caseworker. The caseworker informs you that report has been made against you for…
Military Investigations … Should I Talk?
When I hear that question, I am always reminded of what Abraham Lincoln said: “The Man who represents himself has a fool for a client.” But let’s place the question in…
How Not to Fall Through the Cracks of the DoD
Thousands of service members every year fall through the administrative cracks of the Department of Defense (DoD). Sometimes their paperwork is lost, other times, it’s sitting…