Under Investigation? Know Your Rights and Don’t Engage the Enemy Alone
You feel sick in the pit of your stomach. You have just found out, either through the grapevine or by formal notification, that you are under investigation. Your first reaction is…
U.S. Launches Online Portal to Sponsor Ukrainians Fleeing War
The Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Uniting for Ukraine portal is now live and accepting applicants. The initiative is a streamlined process providing “a pathway for…
Do I Have to Return to the Office? What Federal Employees Need to Know About Teleworking Flexibilities
When the pandemic struck, the federal government and many agencies allowed their employees to work from home or telework, serving as a model employer for many businesses and…
Navigating the Different Avenues of New York State’s COVID-19 Paid Sick Leave
When COVID-19 began to spread throughout the United States and led to mass shutdowns or adaptation to teleworking of many businesses, New York State implemented programs to…
Debt Following Divorce: How Your Ex’s Student Loans Can Follow You Out of Your Marriage
Like most couples, many don’t plan for divorce. When tying the knot, you may think that all your boons and burdens will be shared with your partner till death do you part. But…
New USCIS Actions Announced
The USCIS has announced various initiatives to improve processing, ease work authorization woes, and finally authorize the expansion of premium processing that was put into law…
What the Restoration of Quorum at the MSPB Means for Federal Employees
For the first time in five years, the Merit Systems Protection Board finally restored a governing quorum following the Senate approval of two of President Biden’s three nominees…
What Veterans and Service Members Need to Know About Military Discharge Upgrades
You have spent countless years of your life serving your country with honor and distinction, only to find yourself facing a discharge less than fully honorable due to misconduct.…
The NYS Spousal Support Formula: Math or Madness?
As many couples going through divorce or separation in New York are quickly learning, a few years back, the legislature decided that creating a mathematical formula for…
St. Patrick’s Day and DWIs | What’s Your Luck With Law Enforcement?
St. Patrick’s Day is one of the leading holidays when it comes to DWIs and accidents, and with one-third of all vehicle-related fatalities in the U.S. being attributed to drunk…