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For dedicated federal employees, receiving a letter of reprimand can feel like a slap in the face. You’ve worked hard, ...

“Conduct Unbecoming” is an umbrella term designed to encompass a wide range of behaviors that do not fall into any other ...

As experienced federal employment attorneys, we often receive questions from employees facing termination. Employees ...

In the world of federal employment law, ensuring a fair and equitable work environment is of the highest importance. One ...

Did your boss shut you out of an essential business meeting because you requested an ASL interpreter? Does your ...

Although societal attitudes are changing and the protections for people with disabilities are expanding, not everyone ...

Your doctor’s opinion and the Social Security Administration’s (SSA) definition of disability often conflict. Your ...

A Social Security disability lawyer can be an essential ally when your medical history is limited or incomplete. The ...

Your age is one of the factors the Social Security Administration (SSA) considers when you apply for Social Security ...

Bringing a new baby into the world can be a monumental experience. However, it often comes with challenges beyond ...

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a serious and common disability in the United States and globally. According to ...

A denied accommodation request can be both confusing and frustrating when you’re a federal employee pursuing a career ...

The Office of Workers’ Compensation Programs (OWCP) provides vital support to federal employees who face work-related ...

When a federal agency downsizes, specific regulations govern federal employees’ rights, including Reduction in Force ...

Millions of Americans choose to serve their country by enlisting in the military. And as anyone who has served in the ...

Over the past few years, there has been a lot more discussion about inclusion in the workplace. However, an aspect of ...

Over the past few years, there has been a lot more discussion about inclusion in the workplace. However, an aspect of ...

Over the past few years, there has been a lot more discussion about inclusion in the workplace. However, an aspect of ...

What are the immediate financial challenges during OPM disability retirement claims? The most pressing challenge is the ...

If you’re a federal employee, you have heard about recent Voluntary Early Retirement Authority (VERA) and Reductions in ...

If you are a federal employee and you are disabled, injured, or no longer capable of performing your job, you may be ...

Pines Federal attorney Eric Pines will demonstrate his toughness in the hockey arena in April when he plays in the Rofeh ...

For decades, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 has provided broad protection for disabled federal employees when they ...

On behalf of Pines Federal, I would like to take a moment to remember a friend and colleague, Mr. Robert R. McGill, who ...

As a part of this series, we had the pleasure of interviewing Ramona Schindelheim, editor-in-chief at WorkingNation. ...

It can be harder to get disability for chronic pain conditions due to the subjective nature of pain coupled with strict ...

The Importance of Accommodation Requests for Federal Employees Federal employees with disabilities have rights protected ...

What Qualifies as a Mental Disability in Federal Employment? When discussing mental disabilities, Eric distinguishes ...

What Constitutes a Reasonable Accommodation? A reasonable accommodation is an adjustment that allows an employee with a ...