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UnCivil Servant: Holding Employees Accountable for Performance and Conduct
FELTG’s flagship course UnCivil Servant empowers Federal supervisors and advisers to confidently handle the challenges that come with supervising in the Federal workplace. It shatters misconceptions about performance and misconduct-based actions and gives you simple step-by-step guidance for taking swift, appropriate, and legally defensible actions.
Wednesday, February 12: Accountability for Conduct and Performance, Part I
The first day begins with a discussion of accountability and supervisory authority and highlights the differences between performance and misconduct issues before launching into discipline theory and practice.
Thursday, February 13: Accountability for Conduct and Performance, Part II
After a discussion of disciplinary documents, procedures and appeals, the class switches focus to dealing with unacceptable performance and performance-based removal procedures.
Learning objectives
- Identify the tools supervisors have for addressing misconduct and unacceptable performance.
- Name the five elements of discipline and describe how the Douglas factors aid in selecting a defensible penalty.
- Properly implement a performance Demonstration Period (DP), often referred to as a PIP.
Class time
12:30 pm – 4:00 pm ET each day
Pricing
Early bird (register by January 13, 2025)
- 2 days = $895
- 1 day = $545
Standard (register January 14-February 13, 2025)
- 2 days = $995
- 1 day = $645
Event FAQs
Can I attend this class using my government computer?
This event will be held on Zoom. Many government computers and systems allow Zoom access. If for some reason your firewall will not allow access, you are welcome to use your personal email address to register and to attend the sessions from your personal device. Dial-in telephone access is also available.
Can I earn CLE credits for this class?
CLE applications are the responsibility of each attendee; FELTG does not apply for the credits on behalf of attendees. If you are seeking CLE credit, you may use the materials provided by FELTG in submission to your state bar. You may also request a certificate of completion which will contain the number of training hours attended.
Can I share my access link with co-workers?
No. Registration for this event is per individual, and access links may not be shared. Each link may only be used by one person.
Can I register a teleworker?
This event is individual registration, so the cost is the same whether the person is teleworking or attending from an agency facility.
How do I receive a group discount?
Group discounts are available for agencies registering 10 or more individuals for the full event, and are available through the early bird registration deadline. The group discount must be requested in writing with registration submission via email or fax.
What are the Substitute, Cancellation and No-show Policies for Registered Participants?
Substitutions may be made at no cost with advance notice to FELTG. We kindly request 24 hours’ advance notice. No substitutions will be permitted within one hour of the training start time. No cancellations are accepted within 30 days of the training start date. No cancellations are accepted on pre-paid registrations. There are no refunds for no-shows.
- Type: Pre-Scheduled
- Start Date: February 12, 2025
- Start Time: 12:30 PM
- End Date: February 13, 2025
- End Time: 4:00 PM
- Categories: Employee Relations, Supervisor Training
- Instructor: Deborah J. Hopkins
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Can I attend Virtual Training from my government computer?
FELTG uses Zoom to broadcast our Virtual Training Institute events. Many government computers and systems allow Zoom access. If for some reason your firewall will not allow access, you’re welcome to use your personal email address to register, and to attend the sessions from your personal device.
Can I share my access link with co-workers?
No. Registration for each event is per individual, and access links may not be shared. Each link may only be used by one person.
Can I register a teleworker?
Each event is individual registration, so the cost is the same whether the person is teleworking or in an agency facility.
How do I receive a group rate discount?
Group rates are available for agencies registering 10 or more individuals. Group discounts end the same day as early bird registration. Please see the event description for exact details.
