Conducting Effective Discovery
In the world of Federal employment law, discovery is an integral part of the litigation process. Discovery is your opportunity to obtain the information and documents that are critical to […]
Administrative Hearings and Witness Preparation
Learn how to prepare an engaging and effective case, targeted to the appropriate forum: MSPB or EEOC. This class will methodically describe the keys of each step in prepping your […]
Writing for the Win: Legal Writing in Federal Sector EEO Cases
Letters of acceptance/dismissal. Settlement agreements. Final agency decisions. Motions for summary judgment. Reports of investigation. Let’s face it, your job requires a lot of writing. Yet when was the last […]
Dealing With Medical Issues in Misconduct Cases
With the rise in mental health diagnoses, substance abuse disorders, and the physical challenges that come with an aging workforce, Federal supervisors can expect a corresponding increase in employees failing […]
Everything You Need to Know About Probationary Periods
What if you are unable to make an appropriate determination at the end of an employee’s probationary period? Must you notify employees when their probationary periods are coming to an […]
Drafting Enforceable and Legally Sufficient Settlement Agreements
Most Federal agencies settle employment disputes — whether they initiate as grievances, EEO complaints, or as appeals of agency disciplinary actions. While it’s common to assume that settlement means the […]
Feds Gone AWOL: What to Do When Employees Don’t Show Up
You can’t discipline an employee for AWOL unless it has reached a certain number of days. Employees can’t be removed for AWOL. You can’t be charged AWOL for time that […]
Got Nexus? Accountability for Off-duty Conduct
The borderline between on-duty and off-duty has become increasingly blurred with the omnipresence of social media and many employees working flexible hours from home. Yet, one thing has remained clear […]
Up in Smoke? Marijuana and the Federal Workplace
Between President Biden’s pardon for people convicted of simple possession of marijuana and the growing legalization movement, we have received a lot of questions regarding Federal employees and their use, […]
Absence Management: Controlling Leave Use and Abuse
Is there a more maddening or confusing element of workplace management than navigating the alphabet soup of employee leave – AWOL, LWOP, FMLA, PPL, etc.? This class imparts the knowledge […]
Accountability for Conduct and Performance
One of the quickest ways to damage workplace morale is when employees see a coworker getting away with unacceptable performance or misconduct. The less you look away from these problems, […]
Drafting Legally Sufficient Discipline and Performance Documents
Legal writing in Federal sector employment law is a specialized craft. Attend this one-day training to ensure that your cases are not lost because of poorly or ambiguously written documents. […]