As an independent contractor working at a federal agency, you are not a federal employee. But does that mean the government doesn't share any responsibility to you as your employer?

In the Department of Defense (DOD), there is little difference in the process of obtaining a security clearance for contractors (AKA industrial employees), and federal employees or service members.

Obtaining a security clearance is required for individuals working in government, military, defense contracting, and other fields requiring access to classified information that could impact national security.

When you apply to, plan to apply to, or work within, a classified workspace, you give up certain rights for the privilege of working under a security clearance granted because you have eligibility for access to...

During COVID lockdowns, federal agencies adapted to enable remote work. For some federal employees with disabilities, these changes made remote work a realistic option for the first time.

If you're you are seeking to obtain full custody of your child in New York State, you are likely concerned about your child's safety or responding to an unstable parenting situation.

When planning for the future, many people use trusts as a way to manage their assets, avoid probate, and protect their loved ones. But not all trusts are created equally.

Any college or university that accepts federal funding, including student federal financial aid, is obligated to provide equitable educational opportunities to students...

June 2025, the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) proposed big changes to suitability policies and procedures.

Obtaining a security clearance is required for any federal employees or contractors who work with classified information. The clearance process is rigorous, with applicants

On June 3. 2025, the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) published a proposed rule to amend the Code of Federal Regulations provisions for vetting Federal workers for employment suitability.

Another deep breath: Federal law also protects me against retaliation for participating in the EEO process.

One of the hardest steps for federal employees can be making the decision to start the process of submitting an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) complaint.

Upon receiving a Letter of Intent (LOI) to Revoke Eligibility for Access to Classified Information and/or Assignment to Duties that have been Designated National Security Sensitive, Federal employees, contractors, and military members have the option to submit a written response and request a personal appearance.

Retirement planning can be challenging for anyone, but as a federal employee, you may have additional benefits to add to the mix that can, at first be overwhelming when planning for the future, but beneficial to you in the long run.

Whether you work for the federal government or whether you work for a private employer, the "One Big Beautiful Bill" (OBBB) will likely impact you. If you are an employer, the bill affects you too.

Wage theft is a widespread issue in New York, affecting workers in restaurants, construction, retail, and other industries.

Clients are often faced with a failed ‘closure' challenge. They have been mistreated; administrative due process provides a path to remedy, but that path leaves the client feeling empty.

Even before the Supreme Court's July 2025 stay enabled largescale reductions in force (RIFs) to proceed, federal employees have been adjusting to reorganizations, restructuring, and policy updates.

In December 2024, the outgoing Biden Administration ended five years of jurisdictional infighting within the Defense Department's security review process...