Advanced MSPB Law: Navigating Complex Issues

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 questions.

Part 1: Discipline Issues

Take a deep dive into discipline. This course will provide effective strategies and techniques for managing disciplinary challenges. We’ll start with discussion of the nexus requirement and cover the complex topics, such as comparator employees and alternative discipline.

Learning objectives

• Identify who counts as a comparator employee.
• Use progressive discipline effectively.
• Draft appropriate documents for alternative discipline.

Part 2: Performance and Probationary Challenges

From probationary periods to performance improvement periods, this class will include high-level discussions on performance challenges, including those involving remote employees.

Learning objectives

• Utilize employee probationary periods.
• Write effective performance standards.
• Manage up-and-down performance.

Part 3: Mixed Cases; Reasonable Accommodation

In this final day, we’ll tackle the perplexing topics such as mixed cases, and offer effective strategies and techniques for managing disciplinary challenges, including those involving EEO.

Learning objectives

• Manage performance issues that intersect with reasonable accommodation.
• Manage conduct issues that intersect with reasonable accommodation.
• Explain the process for mixed case complaints.

Event FAQs

Is there any flexibility with course durations for Agency Direct training? 

Yes. Many agencies have requested that full-day courses be taught over two half-days to ensure maximum engagement, especially when the course is being taught virtually. Any course can be spread out over multiple days or condensed into shorter sessions. And shorter classes can often be combined to build longer courses covering more topics. We’ll be happy to discuss the options that are most convenient to you.

In what format is this class held?

The class may be held onsite at an agency location, or as a live virtual event. Virtual events are generally held using your agency’s platform (Zoom, WebEx, Teams, etc.). In certain situations where FELTG hosts, the event will be held on Zoom or Teams.

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.