Reasonable Accommodation Denials: The Federal Employee’s Playbook For Turning “No” Into “Yes”
Why A Reasonable Accommodation Denial Is Not The End Of [...]
Challenging Retaliatory Critical Elements & Unreasonable Standards: The Complete Survival Guide for Federal Employees
Most federal employees never think about critical elements or performance [...]
The Federal Employee’s Survival Guide to PIPs: How to Stop a Performance Improvement Plan Before It Ends Your Career
A Performance Improvement Plan (PIP) is one of the most [...]
Mens Rea in Federal Misconduct Cases: Intent vs. Negligence, and Why It Can Make or Break Your Case
In federal employment law, mens rea—your mental state at the [...]
Abusive Conduct and Harassment (Non-EEO): The Complete 2025 Survival Guide for Federal Employees
Being accused of “abusive conduct” or “harassment” as a federal [...]
Disruptive Behavior and Disorderly Conduct: The Complete 2025 Survival Guide for Federal Employees
A charge of “disruptive behavior” or “disorderly conduct” can feel [...]
Negligence, Carelessness, and Inattention to Duty: The Complete 2025 Survival Guide for Federal Employees
Facing a negligence or carelessness allegation as a federal employee [...]
How to Fight a Proposed Removal for AWOL When the Agency’s Login/Logout Data Is Incomplete
Proposed removals for AWOL are among the most devastating charges [...]
NSLF Secures Pardon for Client “Mark” in NJ Veterans-Day Clemency Round
This Veterans Day, Phil Murphy exercised his executive clemency power [...]
NSLF Secures Pardons for Two Clients in Governor Murphy’s Third Round of Clemency Actions
On September 9, 2025, Governor Phil Murphy announced his third [...]