Get it Right the First Time: Accepting, Dismissing, and Framing EEO Claims – January 27-28, 2026

A surprisingly large number of agency dismissals are overturned by the EEOC each year – and a remand years after the events in question can equal big problems when it comes to the investigation. This class covers all you need to know on when to accept, when to dismiss, and how to frame EEO claims.

Tuesday, January 27: Accepting, Dismissing, and Framing EEO Claims, Part I

Sometimes your agency has a responsibility to dismiss an EEO complaint. However, you do so at your own risk. In the first of this two-day class, we tackle the basis for dismissing claims, review the legally protected categories and how to spot and frame disparate impact, hostile work environment, and reasonable accommodation claims.

Wednesday, January 28: Accepting, Dismissing, and Framing EEO Claims, Part II

The second day of this class focuses on reprisal, timeliness principles, and much more. And before the training concludes, you’ll participate in an exercise to refresh what you’ve learned on the topic.

Learning objectives

• Identify claims that do not fall under the EEO process, and explain why.
• Analyze contractor EEO complaints to determine whether they should be accepted or dismissed.
• Draft legally sufficient acceptance and dismissal documents.

Training time

1:00 pm – 4:30 pm ET each day

Pricing

Early bird (register by December 26, 2025)

• 2 days = $995
• 1 day = $550

Standard (register December 27 or later)

• 2 days = $1,095
• 1 day = $650

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 as 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 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 a 24-hour 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 prepaid registrations. There are no refunds for no-shows.