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. FELTG will help you sharpen the skills you need to produce effective, defensible, and legally sound discipline and performance documents, from letters of reprimand to […]

This course is an excellent introduction for those new to the field, as well as those trying to align their actions and policies with the most current case law, regulations, and Executive Orders. Regardless of your skill level or experience, you’ll leave this class with the practical guidance necessary to navigating the world of the […]

Wouldn’t it be nice if you had an appraisal system that helped managers effectively and quickly deal with unacceptable performance in the Federal workplace – and survive third-party review? Believe it or not, regardless of your current appraisal system, you can hold employees accountable if you know the parameters. This one-day course gives you the […]

Drafting appropriate charges and choosing a defensible penalty are two crucial parts of the disciplinary process. FELTG is here to make sure you have the tools you need to make the right decision in employee discipline. Course topics include how to structure charges and specifications, identifying alternate charges, charging down and proving up, Douglas factors analysis considerations […]

If you’re confused, uncertain, or even timid about holding employees accountable for misconduct, this is the class for you. We’ll provide a step-by-step process for taking successful and defensible misconduct-based actions, while bringing you up to speed on topics such as charge drafting, penalty defense, assessing evidence, due process, burdens of proof, alternatives to traditional […]

When it comes to unacceptable performance, the one action you can’t afford to take is not acting. Yet, when you do take a performance-based action, there are limitless mistakes that can trip you up and result in lost appeals. In this course, you’ll learn how to avoid the mistakes routinely made when taking a performance-based action. This […]

Do you want to take your knowledge and understanding of MSPB law to a new level? Want to confidently address the knotty Federal employment law issues that challenge even the most experienced advisors? This in-depth, highly interactive training event, taught by FELTG’s team of top MSPB practitioners and topic authors, will help you answers those […]

An estimated 2.8% of the U.S. population experiences the diagnosis of bipolar disorder, which carries a stigma and corresponding myths and misconceptions. To help employees be successful in the Federal workplace, it’s important for agencies to develop a clear understanding of what to do (and what not to do) if someone is having an acute […]

A lot of employees think all hostile work environment cases involve sexual harassment. That is not true – a number of other EEO categories may be implicated in allegations of workplace harassment. Hostile environment harassment can be alleged based on any protected category: sex, race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, or reprisal. This […]

You put a struggling employee on a Performance Demonstration Period (DP), what some agencies refer to as a PIP, and he does well enough to stay in his position. Then weeks later after the DP ends, his performance again becomes unacceptable. What now? This class provides step-by-step guidance on effectively and efficiently handling wide swings […]

This training focuses on one of the most commonly requested accommodations for individuals with physical and mental disabilities – telework. It turns out telework may also be one of the most effective accommodations, but it’s not for everybody. This course offers a discussion on recent and relevant EEO cases – won and lost – involving […]

Why do unions have the right to attend formal discussions? Why did Congress use the word “formal?” What does “formal” mean? Are there other types of meetings the union has a right to attend? What if the employee doesn’t want the union to attend the meeting? Is it better to just invite the union to […]