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Efficient Accountability: Last Rites, Last Chances, & Other Discipline Alternatives – October 21, 2025
Numerous pitfalls can derail an agency’s disciplinary action – whether that action is a suspension, demotion, or removal – and make a bad situation worse. Because anything can happen during a legal challenge to an adverse action, the most “effective and efficient” approach to employee misconduct isn’t always traditional discipline.
This two-hour training will explain why, how, and when to use numerous alternative actions including last chance agreements, last rites agreements, paper suspensions, reprimands in lieu of suspension, and more. Plus we’ll discuss where the rules stand on clean record agreements. Supervisors, attorneys, L/ER SPecialists, and union reps won’t want to miss this event.
Learning objectives
- Appropriately draft documents for alternative discipline.
- Explain the difference between last chance agreements and last rites agreements.
- Discuss the benefits of the reprimand in lieu of suspension.
Training time
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm ET
Pricing
Early bird (register by September 21, 2025)
- $360
Standard (register September 22 – October 21, 2025)
- $400
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 is available by 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
- Date: October 21, 2025
- Start Time: 1:00 PM
- End Time: 3:00 PM
- Categories: Employee Relations, Labor Relations & Union Training, Litigation & Advocacy, Supervisor Training
- Instructor: Deborah J. Hopkins
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Can I share my access link with co-workers?
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Can I register a teleworker?
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How do I receive a group rate discount?
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