Despite Laws Intended to Prevent It, Age Discrimination Abounds in 2025
Despite the establishment of the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) in 1967, today, almost three-quarters (74 percent) of older Americans think their age could be a…
What Triggers a Security Clearance Reinvestigation?
If you work for the United States federal government or a government contractor and your position requires access to classified information, you’ve almost certainly undergone a…
What OPM’s Suitability Changes Mean for Federal Employees—The Basics
June 2025, the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) proposed big changes to suitability policies and procedures. Suitability has been a metric for evaluating prospective federal…
Security Clearance for Federal Contractors vs. Federal Employees: Key Differences in the DOD
Overview of the Security Clearance Process in the DOD In the Department of Defense (DOD), there is little difference in the process of obtaining a security clearance for…
I Failed a Military Drug Test: What Now?
The United States military employs a “zero-tolerance” standard for drug use while in service, whether you are in the Active or Reserve Component. The expectation is that if a…
Estate Planning Misconceptions and Mistakes to Avoid
Estate planning can be a challenging and daunting process, with several things to consider, and there are frequently a variety of solutions available, each with unique advantages…
How Does New York State’s Smartphone Ban Impact My Child’s IEP or 504 Plan?
New York state’s new smartphone ban in schools has left parents and guardians wondering how the ban might impact their student’s individualized education plan (IEP) or 504…
What Rescheduling of Marijuana Could Mean for Federal Employees
President Donald J. Trump’s Administration has recently indicated it may reclassify marijuana from a Schedule I drug to a Schedule III drug in the near future. Does that mean…
New York City Paid Prenatal Personal Leave: What NYC Employers Need to Know
2025 began with New York Governor Kathy Hochul expanding benefits and protections for pregnant employees: part of an initiative to reduce maternal and infant mortality rates in…
Do I Even HAVE a Discrimination Claim? What Federal Employees Need to Know About Informal EEO Complaints
Help! I Think My Agency Discriminated against Me, but I Have NO IDEA WHAT I AM DOING Okay, okay! First things first. Take a deep breath in… and repeat after me: Federal law…