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Solomon Law Firm attorneys representing retired Col. Kathy Spletstoser against the Military’s Number 2. Col Spletstoser climbed the ranks quickly during her time with the United States Army, reaching ...

Barcroft served as member of the New York State Bar Association’s Presidential Summit panel entitled “Listening to #MeToo: Why Laws to Prevent Sexual Harassment Have Been Ineffective, and What ...

Solomon Law Firm, PLLC attorney Kathryn Barcroft has been recently interviewed on CBS 6 regarding the upcoming New York State laws pertaining to sexual harassment in the workplace. The laws, which ...

Ariel Solomon selected by the Albany Business Review as a member of the 2015 class of 40 under Forty click on the link to read more!

"Failure to follow instruction" is a basis for discipline cited by Federal Agencies with increasing frequency when proposing disciplinary action against a Federal employee. One reason for this may be ...

Any number of allegations can serve as the basis for an adverse action. An adverse action, like a proposed removal or termination, may be taken at any time against a federal employee for myriad ...

A Federal Agency may take a disciplinary action and/or adverse action against a Federal Employee for being Absent Without Leave (AWOL). Rarely, however, is the Federal Employee without recourse for ...

The Government will pay $975,000 to Colonel Kathryn Spletstoser to settle her sexual assault case against former Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, retired 4-Star General John Hyten. The near ...

Solomon Law Firm, PLLC is pleased to announce that Ariel E. Solomon has again been included in the 2023 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America. Since it was first published in 1983, Best Lawyers has ...

Solomon Law Firm, PLLC Ranked in 2022 "Best Law Firms" January 10, 2022 -- U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers ®, for the 12th consecutive year, announce the U.S. News - Best Lawyers ® "Best Law ...

A Federal Agency may take a disciplinary action and/or adverse action against a Federal Employee for being Absent Without Leave (AWOL). Rarely, however, is the Federal Employee without recourse for ...

Any number of allegations can serve as the basis for an adverse action. An adverse action, like a proposed removal or termination, may be taken at any time against a federal employee for myriad ...

Can the MSPB help if I was Indefinitely Suspended? Most federal employees go to work for the same reason the rest of us do – to make a contribution, meet personal financial obligations, and save for ...

When can I Challenge a Reduction in Force? In general, reduction in force actions are not appealable to the Merit Systems Protection Board. However, if the reduction in force results in the demotion ...

In February 2015, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission released an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking. From February to April of that year, the EEOC was open to public comments about the ...

In a precedent setting decision, the Merit Systems Protection Board gave new hope to federal employees who were wrongfully terminated because they required a modified duty assignment to accommodate a ...

In an unprecedented decision the US Department of Veterans Affairs admitted to unlawful discrimination in a disability discrimination claim brought by the Solomon Law Firm, PLLC on behalf their former ...

The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 (ADEA ) has turned 50. The Act aims to “promote employment of older persons based on their ability rather than age,” after Congressional findings ...

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the federal agency charged with enforcing federal laws that make it illegal to discriminate against employees, recently issued a press release regarding ...

In an unprecedented decision the US Department of Veterans Affairs admitted to unlawful discrimination in a disability discrimination claim brought by the Solomon Law Firm, PLLC on behalf their former ...

Since 1980, the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) has conducted surveys regarding the prevalence of workplace sexual harassment. Based on the studies published in 1988 and 1994, there were not any ...

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) encourages federal agencies to eliminate harassment at its core, and it hopes to do so through education. Highlighting these issues is the EEOC’s ...

In February 2015, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission released an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking. From February to April of that year, the EEOC was open to public comments about the ...

Any number of allegations can serve as the basis for an adverse action. An adverse action, like a proposed removal or termination, may be taken at any time against a federal employee for myriad ...

Unauthorized Use of the Internet If your job duties require you to have a computer and access to the internet, chances are you have checked your personal e-mail or Facebook page, used your work e-mail ...

Firm attorney Kathryn Barcroft was recently promoted to Partner and Char of the Firm's Private Sector Employment Division.

"Failure to follow instruction" is a basis for discipline cited by Federal Agencies with increasing frequency when proposing disciplinary action against a Federal employee. One reason for this may be ...

MSPB Appellant challenges Administrative Judge's Decision Due Process is a fundamental tenet of the legal process and a constitutional right. So what happens when a violation of this right costs a ...

In a precedent setting decision, the Merit Systems Protection Board gave new hope to federal employees who were wrongfully terminated because they required a modified duty assignment to accommodate a ...

New regulations concerning pregnant employees looks to be passed at some point this year. The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, or PWFA, is currently waiting for a vote and was referred to the Congress’ ...

In an unprecedented decision the US Department of Veterans Affairs admitted to unlawful discrimination in a disability discrimination claim brought by the Solomon Law Firm, PLLC on behalf their former ...

"Failure to follow instruction" is a basis for discipline cited by Federal Agencies with increasing frequency when proposing disciplinary action against a Federal employee. One reason for this may be ...

Has the “obey now, grieve later” mentality of federal workplace culture been weakened? The Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB ) says yes, especially with the creation of the bipartisan Follow the ...

Poor performance is a legitimate, non-discriminatory reason for an Agency to propose a reassignment, demotion or removal from federal service or other adverse action. When your performance rating ...

Ariel Solomon was recognized by the American Academy of Trial Lawyers as one of the Premier 100 Trial Attorneys for New York.

Ariel Solomon has been named one of The Business Journals’ 2018 Influencers: Law. This national distinction recognizes 100 attorneys who are having an impact on business and legal matters in ...

The Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) presented synopses of reports it plans to release in the Congressional Budget Justification for Fiscal Year 2019. These reports are Improving Federal ...

Any number of allegations can serve as the basis for an adverse action. An adverse action, like a proposed removal or termination, may be taken at any time against a federal employee for myriad ...

A Not Fully Successful Rating and Performance Improvement Plans Poor performance is a legitimate, non-discriminatory reason for an Agency to propose a reassignment, demotion or removal from federal ...

Federal employment attorney, Ariel Solomon was interviewed by the Albany Business Review following her selection to a national list of notable attorneys. The Business Journals’ Influencers: Law ...

Solomon Law Firm, PLLC is pleased to announce that Ariel E. Solomon has again been included in the 2023 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America. Since it was first published in 1983, Best Lawyers has ...

Solomon Law Firm, PLLC Ranked in 2023 "Best Law Firms" April 10, 2023 -- U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers ®, for the 12th consecutive year, announce the U.S. News - Best Lawyers ® "Best Law ...

Read Ariel E. Solomon's New York Law Journal publication, entitled “ #MeToo Legislation: Did Congress Just Put Its Money Where Its Mouth Is?,” discussing the significance of S.3749. This legislation ...

The Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act (WPEA) On November 27, 2012 President Obama signed into law the Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act of 2012 (WPEA). The main goals of this Act are to ...

Historic Jury Verdict Compels Department of Agriculture to Redress Gender Discrimination Washington, D.C. - In a landmark decision on September 23, 2023, a jury convened in Rapid City, South Dakota ...

The Government will pay $975,000 to Colonel Kathryn Spletstoser to settle her sexual assault case against former Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, retired 4-Star General John Hyten. The near ...

Solomon Law Firm, PLLC is pleased to announce that Ariel E. Solomon has again been included in the 2023 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America. Since it was first published in 1983, Best Lawyers has ...

Can the MSPB help if I was Indefinitely Suspended? Most federal employees go to work for the same reason the rest of us do – to make a contribution, meet personal financial obligations, and save for ...

Federal Employment Attorneys, Ariel E. Solomon, Kathryn Barcroft, and National Security Attorney Mark Zaid, were again selected by Super Lawyers. Super Lawyers® is a rating service of outstanding ...

Firm attorney Kathryn Barcroft was recently promoted to Partner and Char of the Firm's Private Sector Employment Division.

Barcroft served as member of the New York State Bar Association’s Presidential Summit panel entitled “Listening to #MeToo: Why Laws to Prevent Sexual Harassment Have Been Ineffective, and What ...

Is signing a Last Chance Agreement really your last chance? The name says it all. A Last Chance Agreement, or LCA, literally means a federal agency is giving an employee one final opportunity to ...

Discovery and the MSPB It has often been said that knowledge is power. Litigation is no exception. The most important consideration when litigating before the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) is ...

Can the MSPB help if I was Indefinitely Suspended? Most federal employees go to work for the same reason the rest of us do – to make a contribution, meet personal financial obligations, and save for ...

Unauthorized Use of the Internet If your job duties require you to have a computer and access to the internet, chances are you have checked your personal e-mail or Facebook page, used your work e-mail ...

For some federal employees it may be necessary to travel, purchase items on behalf of their employing agency, or use a government vehicle to carry out the essential functions of their position. If so, ...

"Failure to follow instruction" is a basis for discipline cited by Federal Agencies with increasing frequency when proposing disciplinary action against a Federal employee. One reason for this may be ...

Discovery and the MSPB It has often been said that knowledge is power. Litigation is no exception. The most important consideration when litigating before the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) is ...

Any number of allegations can serve as the basis for an adverse action. An adverse action, like a proposed removal or termination, may be taken at any time against a federal employee for myriad ...

"Failure to follow instruction" is a basis for discipline cited by Federal Agencies with increasing frequency when proposing disciplinary action against a Federal employee. One reason for this may be ...

Discovery and the MSPB It has often been said that knowledge is power. Litigation is no exception. The most important consideration when litigating before the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) is ...

A Federal Agency may take a disciplinary action and/or adverse action against a Federal Employee for being Absent Without Leave (AWOL). Rarely, however, is the Federal Employee without recourse for ...

Discovery and the MSPB It has often been said that knowledge is power. Litigation is no exception. The most important consideration when litigating before the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) is ...

Can the MSPB help if I was Indefinitely Suspended? Most federal employees go to work for the same reason the rest of us do – to make a contribution, meet personal financial obligations, and save for ...

The Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) presented synopses of reports it plans to release in the Congressional Budget Justification for Fiscal Year 2019. These reports are Improving Federal ...

Solomon Law Firm, PLLC is pleased to announce that Ariel E. Solomon has again been included in the 2023 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America. Since it was first published in 1983, Best Lawyers has ...

Solomon Law Firm, PLLC Ranked in 2023 "Best Law Firms" April 10, 2023 -- U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers ®, for the 12th consecutive year, announce the U.S. News - Best Lawyers ® "Best Law ...

Solomon Law Firm, PLLC Ranked in 2022 "Best Law Firms" January 10, 2022 -- U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers ®, for the 12th consecutive year, announce the U.S. News - Best Lawyers ® "Best Law ...

The Health Care Quality Improvement Act of 1986 (HCQIA) had many unforeseen consequences, not the least of which is the rise of ‘sham’ peer reviews. A sham peer review is an adverse action taken in ...

Any number of allegations can serve as the basis for an adverse action. An adverse action, like a proposed removal or termination, may be taken at any time against a federal employee for myriad ...

Federal Employment Attorneys, Ariel E. Solomon, Kathryn Barcroft, and National Security Attorney Mark Zaid, were again selected by Super Lawyers. Super Lawyers® is a rating service of outstanding ...

Both Ariel E. Solomon and Paul Buchbinder were selected by SuperLawyers for inclusion in this year’s list of rising stars.

A Not Fully Successful Rating and Performance Improvement Plans Poor performance is a legitimate, non-discriminatory reason for an Agency to propose a reassignment, demotion or removal from federal ...

Poor performance is a legitimate, non-discriminatory reason for an Agency to propose a reassignment, demotion or removal from federal service or other adverse action. When your performance rating ...

Poor performance is a legitimate, non-discriminatory reason for an Agency to propose a reassignment, demotion or removal from federal service or other adverse action. When your performance rating ...

Poor performance is a legitimate, non-discriminatory reason for an Agency to propose a reassignment, demotion or removal from federal service or other adverse action. When your performance rating ...

When can I Challenge a Reduction in Force? In general, reduction in force actions are not appealable to the Merit Systems Protection Board. However, if the reduction in force results in the demotion ...

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the federal agency charged with enforcing federal laws that make it illegal to discriminate against employees, recently issued a press release regarding ...

"Failure to follow instruction" is a basis for discipline cited by Federal Agencies with increasing frequency when proposing disciplinary action against a Federal employee. One reason for this may be ...

For some federal employees it may be necessary to travel, purchase items on behalf of their employing agency, or use a government vehicle to carry out the essential functions of their position. If so, ...

Theft of Government Property Is it worth losing my job, paying heavy fines and/or going to jail? These are all questions a federal employee should consider before they take government property, ...

Is signing a Last Chance Agreement really your last chance? The name says it all. A Last Chance Agreement, or LCA, literally means a federal agency is giving an employee one final opportunity to ...

Solomon Law Firm attorneys representing retired Col. Kathy Spletstoser against the Military’s Number 2. Col Spletstoser climbed the ranks quickly during her time with the United States Army, reaching ...

Read Ariel E. Solomon's New York Law Journal publication, entitled “ #MeToo Legislation: Did Congress Just Put Its Money Where Its Mouth Is?,” discussing the significance of S.3749. This legislation ...

Solomon Law Firm, PLLC attorney Kathryn Barcroft is hosting a free webinar through Capital Region Human Resource Association (CRHR) on January 14, 2019. Attorney Barcroft will use her knowledge as a ...

The Health Care Quality Improvement Act of 1986 (HCQIA) had many unforeseen consequences, not the least of which is the rise of ‘sham’ peer reviews. A sham peer review is an adverse action taken in ...

The Government will pay $975,000 to Colonel Kathryn Spletstoser to settle her sexual assault case against former Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, retired 4-Star General John Hyten. The near ...

Solomon Law Firm, PLLC Ranked in 2022 "Best Law Firms" January 10, 2022 -- U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers ®, for the 12th consecutive year, announce the U.S. News - Best Lawyers ® "Best Law ...

"Failure to follow instruction" is a basis for discipline cited by Federal Agencies with increasing frequency when proposing disciplinary action against a Federal employee. One reason for this may be ...

Federal Employment Attorneys, Ariel E. Solomon, Kathryn Barcroft, and National Security Attorney Mark Zaid, were again selected by Super Lawyers. Super Lawyers® is a rating service of outstanding ...

Both Ariel E. Solomon and Paul Buchbinder were selected by SuperLawyers for inclusion in this year’s list of rising stars.

Super Lawyers again selects Attorney Ariel Solomon for inclusion among the list of top peer reviewed attorneys in New York for calendar year 2014. Ms. Solomon provides representation to federal ...

Created in 1939, the Hatch Act limits the amount of political activity federal employees may take in an official capacity. The Office of Special Counsel (OSC), who enforces the Act, further defines ...

Any number of allegations can serve as the basis for an adverse action. An adverse action, like a proposed removal or termination, may be taken at any time against a federal employee for myriad ...

Theft of Government Property Is it worth losing my job, paying heavy fines and/or going to jail? These are all questions a federal employee should consider before they take government property, ...

Unauthorized Use of the Internet If your job duties require you to have a computer and access to the internet, chances are you have checked your personal e-mail or Facebook page, used your work e-mail ...

Unauthorized Use of the Internet If your job duties require you to have a computer and access to the internet, chances are you have checked your personal e-mail or Facebook page, used your work e-mail ...

United We Stand : A time barred tenet? Today marks the 17 year anniversary of September 11 th. New Yorkers will remember the date as the moment in time our skyline was replaced by halos of smoke, and ...

Ariel E. Solomon successfully served as the principal attorney on behalf of the petitioner, a former employee of the United States Postal Service, who was terminated from Federal Employment because of ...

Continued Evidence Points to Major Issues in VA Health care System As the VA scandal continues to unravel, more evidence has been released over recent months concerning the systematic problems in the ...

In a report published on July 19, 2018, the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) found in 2016, that whistleblowing employees in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) are ten times more ...

A lawsuit was filed against the Trump administration for its “practice of refusing entry to asylum applicants… and its cruel and unlawful policy of forcibly separating families,” and on July 2 nd, the ...

Has the “obey now, grieve later” mentality of federal workplace culture been weakened? The Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB ) says yes, especially with the creation of the bipartisan Follow the ...

In a report published on July 19, 2018, the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) found in 2016, that whistleblowing employees in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) are ten times more ...

Has the “obey now, grieve later” mentality of federal workplace culture been weakened? The Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB ) says yes, especially with the creation of the bipartisan Follow the ...

The Health Care Quality Improvement Act of 1986 (HCQIA) had many unforeseen consequences, not the least of which is the rise of ‘sham’ peer reviews. A sham peer review is an adverse action taken in ...

Solomon Law Firm, PLLC is honored to announce that Senator William C. Smith, Jr. has joined the firm’s Washington, D.C. office. Will serves as a Maryland State Senator and is a welcomed addition to ...

As more evidence points to issues in the VA health care system, Solomon Law Firm, PLLC Whistleblowing client Dr. Jose Mathews speaks with the Chicago Tribune concerning long delays in providing ...