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ANNOUNCING . . . General Assembly Passes Bills Affecting the Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
During the 2016 session of the General Assembly, several bills passed that affect the Virginia Retirement System (VRS). Some of the bills include: House Bill 665 Creates the Commission on Employee Retirement Security and Pension Reform in the legislative branch to...
Awesome Disability Law Firm Seeks Case Manager SUPERSTAR!
Are you confident, reliable and resourceful? Do you have lots of energy, a good work ethic, loads of common sense, great communication skills? Are you a customer service pro? We are an award-winning, fun, fast-paced disability law firm looking for an A-Player who is...
Did You Know Your Student Loans Can Be Discharged If You Are Permanently Disabled?
This week, the U.S. Department of Education announced a new process to identify and assist federal student loan borrowers with disabilities who may be eligible for a Total and Permanent Disability (TPD) loan discharge. A Federal law, The Higher Education Act, allows...
You Can Check Your Social Security Statement Instantly!
In case you missed it, yesterday was "Check Your Statement Day” one of the days during National my Social Security Week and Financial Literacy Month. To get serious about planning for your financial future, you should open a my Social Security account. What’s a my...
Want to be an Administrative Law Judge–Better Act Quickly!
The United States Office of Personnel Management announced yesterday that it is accepting new applicants for the Administrative Law Judge Examination. But if you are interested in becoming an ALJ, you must act quickly as the vacancy announcement closes Friday, April...
Learn How Social Security Can Help You When a Family Member Dies
When a family member dies, some of the deceased’s family members may be eligible to receive Social Security benefits if the deceased person worked long enough under Social Security to qualify for benefits. Usually, the funeral director will report the person’s death...
How Drinking Alcohol Can Tank Your Disability Case
Drinking alcohol while applying for Social Security disability benefits can cause your claim to be denied. The Social Security Act (Act) provides that a claimant “shall not be considered to be disabled * * * if alcoholism or drug addiction would * * * be a...
Will You Join Us at the Country for Kids 2016 Charity Concert?
Gillette Law Group, PLLC is again sponsoring the Country for Kids Charity Concert benefiting the Center for Child and Family Services, Inc. This year's concert features Frankie Ballard and Eric Paslay with special guest Alec Edmonds on Saturday, April 9th at the...
Save the Date: The 10th Annual Food Frenzy
The Gillette Law Group, PLLC, the Attorney General of Virginia, The Young Lawyers Division of the Virginia Bar Association, and the Federation of Virginia Food Banks invite you to SAVE THE DATE! The 10th Annual Legal Food Frenzy is April 4-15, 2016, and benefits food...