UnCivil Servant: Holding Employees Accountable for Performance and Conduct – September 3-4, 2025

FELTG’s flagship course UnCivil Servant empowers Federal supervisors and advisers to confidently handle the challenges that come with supervising in the Federal workplace. It shatters misconceptions about performance and misconduct-based actions and gives you simple step-by-step guidance for taking swift, appropriate, and legally defensible actions. This course fulfills the 5 CFR 412.202(b) mandatory training requirements for new supervisors.

Wednesday, September 3: Accountability for Conduct and Performance, Part I

The first day begins with a discussion of accountability and supervisory authority and highlights the differences between performance and misconduct issues before launching into discipline theory and practice. We’ll cover the disciplinary framework to apply from minor misconduct to removable offenses, and discuss how to select the appropriate penalty and ensure the employee with due process along the way.

Thursday, September 4: Accountability for Conduct and Performance, Part II

After a discussion of disciplinary timelines, documents, procedures and Merit Systems Protection Board appeals, the class switches focus to dealing with unacceptable performance and performance-based removal procedures. It includes a discussion about setting clear performance expectations, clarifying vague performance standards, implementing a performance Demonstration Period, and the misunderstood “assistance” element required by law.

Learning objectives

• Identify the tools supervisors have for addressing misconduct and unacceptable performance.
• Name the five elements of discipline and describe how the Douglas factors aid in selecting a defensible penalty.
• Properly implement a performance Demonstration Period (DP), often referred to as a PIP.

Note: Participants will receive a copy of UnCivil Servant: Holding Federal Employees Accountable for Performance and Conduct, 5th edition. In order to receive the book before the training, registration must be submitted no later than August 5, 2025.

Class time

12:30 pm – 4:00 pm ET each day

Pricing

Early bird (register by August 4, 2025)

• 2 days = $895
• 1 day = $565

Standard (register August 5 – September 4, 2025)

• 2 days = $995
• 1 day = $665

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 or more individuals for the full event, and are available through 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.

Is this Training Compliant with the 2025 Executive Orders? 

All FELTG classes are in compliance with the Trump administration’s Executive Orders.