As More States Aim to Legalize Marijuana, Here’s What Federal Employees Need To Know
With marijuana legalization on the ballot in four states on Election Day November 5, questions are reignited about what it means for federal employees in states where it is…
Clear Terms, Conditions Key to Successful Employment Agreements
The foundation of successful employer-employee relationships is well-crafted employment agreements. These agreements are the starting point for defining rights, responsibilities,…
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…
The Impact of Shared Custody on Child Support
Generally, in New York, like most states, when a couple separates or divorces, and one parent is awarded primary custody of a child, the non-custodial parent is obligated to pay…
Veterans Will Now Have Presumptive Conditions for Burn Pit Exposure
The VA has agreed to presume certain disabilities are linked to exposure to toxic fumes from burn pits. The VA will now recognize asthma, rhinitis, and sinusitis as diseases…
COVID-19, Foster Care and Visitation
Since March of this year New York has been in various stages of lock-down or has imposed other restrictions on the population’s everyday life. As everyone has experienced, this…
Part Two: The MSPB Empowerment Act of 2020 and the Possible Effects on Federal Employees Waiting on Appeals
Part Two of a Two-Part Series In our first article, we addressed the implications of newly proposed legislation, the Merit Systems Protection Board Empowerment Act of 2020…
New York State’s new mandatory vaccination law leaves some parents seeking answers
A new law in New York State that eliminates exemptions from vaccinations has left some parents in a quandary. As the start of a new school year inches closer, parents who oppose…
Shoveling is (S)no(w) Fun, but It’s Necessary
Ol’ Man Winter can be a real pain for New Yorkers. Its storms wreak havoc on the roads and force homeowners, business owners and landlords out into the cold to clear away the…