• Washington Post: Retired Col. Kathy Spletstoser wasn't able to stop Joint Chief's vice chairman Gen. John Hyten from being confirmed. But she's not done with him.

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    • Coverage of Solomon Law Firm, PLLC Attorney Kathryn Barcroft’s #MeToo Panel Discussion at the New York Bar Association’s Presidential Summit

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    • Solomon Law Firm, PLLC attorney Kathryn Barcroft Interviewed on CBS 6 about New York Sexual Harassment Laws

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    • Ariel Solomon selected as 40 under Forty

      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!

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    • Failure to Follow Instruction and Successful Litigation before the MSPB

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    • Absent Without Leave?

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    • FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Colonel (ret) recovers nearly $1M to settle case against Former Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, 4-Star General John Hyten

      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 ...

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    • Solomon Law Firm, PLLC lawyer, Ariel E. Solomon named to 2023 Best Lawyers® list

      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 ...

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    • U.S. News - Best Law Firms Rankings 2022

      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 ...

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    • Absent Without Leave?

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      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 ...

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    • Winning an Indefinite Suspension Appeal before the MSPB

      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 ...

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    • Did your Federal Agency's Reduction in Force Result in a Demotion?

      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 ...

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    • Upcoming EEOC Reform

      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 ...

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    • Recent MSPB Decision may cost USPS millions

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    • Department of Veterans Affairs Admits Unlawful Discrimination

      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 ...

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    • 50 Years of the ADEA

      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 ...

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    • The Decade after 9/11 has Witnessed an Unparalleled Increase in Religious Based Discrimination Charges

      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 ...

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    • Department of Veterans Affairs Admits Unlawful Discrimination

      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 ...

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    • Merit Systems Protection Board Sexual Harassment Survey

      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 ...

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    • EEOC: Promising Practices for Preventing Harassment

      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 ...

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      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 ...

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    • Were you charged with Conduct Unbecoming? That's nonsense.

      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 ...

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    • Unauthorized Use of Government Computers

      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 ...

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    • Kathryn Barcroft Promoted To Partner

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

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    • MSPB Administrative Judge Commits Harmful Error

      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 ...

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    • Pregnant Workers Fairness Act Looks to be Realized This Year

      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’ ...

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    • Department of Veterans Affairs Admits Unlawful Discrimination

      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 ...

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      "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 ...

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    • MSPB on “Follow the Rules Act”

      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 ...

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    • The Performance Improvement Plan: an Uphill Battle

      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 ...

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    • Ariel Solomon among the 100 premier trial attorneys in NY

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

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      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 ...

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    • FY19 Reports by the Merit Systems Protection Board Reports

      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 ...

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      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 ...

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    • Challenging a Performance Improvement Plan

      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 ...

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    • Ariel Solomon Interviewed in the Albany Business Review

      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 ...

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    • Solomon Law Firm, PLLC lawyer, Ariel E. Solomon named to 2023 Best Lawyers® list

      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 ...

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    • U.S. News - Best Law Firms Rankings 2023

      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 ...

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    • Sexual Harassment in Congress - Attorney Ariel Solomon Examines the Outcomes of the Congressional #MeToo Movement in the New York Law Journal

      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 ...

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    • Fraud, Waste & Abuse: WPEA

      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 ...

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    • FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Jury Verdict Won in Gender Discrimination Case

      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 ...

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    • FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Colonel (ret) recovers nearly $1M to settle case against Former Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, 4-Star General John Hyten

      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 ...

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    • Solomon Law Firm, PLLC lawyer, Ariel E. Solomon named to 2023 Best Lawyers® list

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    • Winning an Indefinite Suspension Appeal before the MSPB

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      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 ...

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      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 ...

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    • Walking the Tight Rope of the Last Chance Agreement

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    • Unauthorized Use of Government Computers

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    • Charges: Misuse of Government Credit Card

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    • Failure to Follow Instruction and Successful Litigation before the MSPB

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    • I Filed an Appeal with the MSPB.....Now What?

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    • I Filed an Appeal with the MSPB.....Now What?

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    • Absent Without Leave?

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    • I Filed an Appeal with the MSPB.....Now What?

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    • Winning an Indefinite Suspension Appeal before the MSPB

      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 ...

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    • FY19 Reports by the Merit Systems Protection Board Reports

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    • Solomon Law Firm, PLLC lawyer, Ariel E. Solomon named to 2023 Best Lawyers® list

      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 ...

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    • U.S. News - Best Law Firms Rankings 2023

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    • U.S. News - Best Law Firms Rankings 2022

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    • VA Retaliation and Sham Peer Reviews - Are you protected?

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

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      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 ...

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      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 ...

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    • Did your Federal Agency's Reduction in Force Result in a Demotion?

      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 ...

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    • The Decade after 9/11 has Witnessed an Unparalleled Increase in Religious Based Discrimination Charges

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    • Failure to Follow Instruction and Successful Litigation before the MSPB

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    • Charges: Misuse of Government Credit Card

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    • Proposed Removal Charges: Theft of Government Property

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    • Walking the Tight Rope of the Last Chance Agreement

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    • Washington Post: Retired Col. Kathy Spletstoser wasn't able to stop Joint Chief's vice chairman Gen. John Hyten from being confirmed. But she's not done with him.

      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 ...

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    • Sexual Harassment in Congress - Attorney Ariel Solomon Examines the Outcomes of the Congressional #MeToo Movement in the New York Law Journal

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    • Upcoming Webinar on Sexual Harassment Policies Presented by Solomon Law Firm PLLC’s Kathryn Barcroft

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    • FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Colonel (ret) recovers nearly $1M to settle case against Former Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, 4-Star General John Hyten

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    • U.S. News - Best Law Firms Rankings 2022

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

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      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 ...

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    • Federal Employees Disclose Continued Problems with VA Healthcare

      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 ...

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    • Government Accountability Office Report on Retaliation Toward VA Whistleblowers

      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 ...

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      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 ...

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      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 ...

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    • MSPB on “Follow the Rules Act”

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    • VA Retaliation and Sham Peer Reviews - Are you protected?

      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 ...

      Read More
    • Solomon Law Firm, PLLC Welcomes New Attorney: William C. Smith, Jr.

      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 ...

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      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 ...

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