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31. Quick Overview of Privacy of Employees
The privacy of employees is regulated and administered through local state laws. As of 2010, only California, Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, Michigan, and Rhode Island have instituted provisions which protect the privacy of employees. Although these states possess general laws regarding the privacy of employees, they are only administered to warn employees that they are ..32. Quick Overview of the Office of the Legal Adviser
What is the Office of the Legal Adviser?The Office of the Legal Adviser is a government agency within the United States Department of State. The Office of the Legal Adviser was created by an Act of Congress in February of 1931 to formally provide a rank equivalent to that of an Assistant Secretary. The Legal Adviser replaced the Solicitor, a Department of Justice employee who h..33. Simple Overview of the Department of Motor Vehicles
What is the Department of Motor Vehicles?The Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is a general classification for the department that regulates legislation, process, protocol, and registration of all issues concerning the operation and maintenance of motor vehicles within the United States. Although each of the 50 United States regulates their own individual Department of Motor V..34. Substance Abuse and Mental health Services Administration
What is the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration?The National Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration is a branch of the United States Department of Health and Human Services. The agency is charged with researching and subsequently improving the availability of treatment and rehabilitative services in order to reduce illness, disability, d..
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36. The National Grange of the Order of Patrons of Husbandry
The National Grange of the Order of Patrons of Husbandry
The National Grange of the Order of Patrons of Husbandry is an nonprofit organization founded in 1867 concerned with helping rural American families. The major focus of The National Grange of the Order of Patrons of Husbandry is on issues related to agriculture. The National Grange of the O..37. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
What is The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)?The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) is a federal agency of the United States Government responsible for making recommendations and conducting research for the prevention of work-related illnesses and injuries. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) ..
38. Transportation Security Administration
In November 2001, the United States Congress passed the Aviation and Transportation Security Act, which established the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). Initially, this government organization was created under the Department of Transportation. Today, the TSA is organized under the Department of Homeland Security and the TSA logo is identical to the logo used by th..39. Understanding Civil Service
What is Civil Service?Civil Service carries the following definitions: o A branch of governmental service where individuals are employed on the basis of professional merit as proven by competitive examinations o Any organization in any government agency other than the armed forcesA public or civil servant refers to any individual in the public sector who is ..40. Understanding Drug Enforcement Administration
What is the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)?The Drug Enforcement Administration is a federal agency under the jurisdiction of the United States Department of Justice responsible for the bulk of criminal investigations, analysis, and collection of information concerning drug-related criminal activity; working closely with related branches of the Department of Justice, the ..41. Understanding Federal Sentencing Guidelines
What are Federal l Sentencing Guidelines?The Federal Sentencing Guidelines are a list of formal rules that establish a uniform sentencing policy for individuals and organizations convicted of serious Class A misdemeanors and felonies in the United States federal courts system. The sentencing structure affirmed by the Federal Sentencing Guidelines do not apply to less serious in..
42. Understanding the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA)
What is the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA)?The Federal Housing Finance Agency is an Independent Federal Agency responsible for the regulation of housing policy enacted within the United States of America; the FHFA was established as a result of a several agencies previously responsible for the oversight of regulatory standards concerning mortgage rates, terms, conditions..43. Understanding the Inter-American Foundation
The Inter-American Foundation is an independent agency of the United States Federal Government, responsible for financing development projects undertaken by nongovernmental organizations and grassroots groups in the Caribbean and Latin America. The Inter-American Foundation was established by the passing of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1969. This legislation formed an experime..
44. Understanding the Office of Professional Responsibility
What is the Office of Professional Responsibility?The Office of Professional Responsibility is part of the United States Department of Justice and is responsible for investigating attorneys who are employed by the DOJ and have been formally accused of misconduct or crimes in their professional functions.The Office of Professional responsibility will promulgate independent stand..45. Understanding the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation
What is the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC)?The Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation is an Independent Federal Agency responsible for the regulation and oversight of pension benefits entitled to employees in the United States of America. The instrument of a pension plan within the United States allow for a system allowing individuals to be eligible to engage in the ..