Understanding Administrative Separation
Serving in the United States armed forces can be one of the greatest highlights of a person’s life, and a military career can have long-lasting benefits, both personally and…
New Foreign Travel Reporting Requirements for America’s Elite and Secured Workforce
Recent reform of facilities clearance regulations now demands more of the corporate facilities security officer (FSO). On February 24, 2021, the NISPOM Rule was codified in the…
What Service Members and former Service Members Need to Know About Government Debt Collection
Service members are entitled to pay and various allowances and benefits, as well as special incentives, scholarships, or bonuses. However, sometimes errors or changes in…
What is the Processing Time for FERS Disability Applications?
Federal employees who are unable to work due to a medical condition might be eligible for disability retirement benefits under the federal government’s Federal Employment…
Understanding Residential and Legal Custody in New York
When it comes to getting a divorce when children are involved, one of the most important issues that will arise is who should have primary residential custody of the children;…
Are New York Divorce Records Public?
New York has some of the most comprehensive privacy laws in the country, and divorce records are no exception. In some states, the general public can request copies of divorce…
Don’t Gamble Away Your Family: How Sports Betting Has Impacted New Yorker’s Family Relationships
Gambling on sporting events was taken over by New York organized crime in the mid-20th century. If you wanted to place a bet on sports, you had to contact a bookmaker, today…
What Federal Contractors Should Know About Vaccine Mandates
In August, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced new guidance changing Covid-19 safety protocols for federal employees and agencies. The Safer Federal…
Veterans Treatment Courts and Impacting the Veteran Community
Judge Robert Russell started a nationwide movement when he created the first Veterans Treatment Court (VTC) in 2008 in Buffalo, New York. This Court was formed when Judge Russell…
Tips for Federal Employees Responding to Disciplinary Actions
As one of the largest employers in the United States, the federal government’s procedures and policies with regard to employment differ from their private sector counterparts.…