Events

You’ve gone through the interactive process and come up with a reasonable accommodation that both you and the employee think will be effective. Are you done? Not even close. And what happens if a new supervisor comes in and wants to change a long-standing accommodation? Over time, certain accommodations will still be effective – and […]

From chronic pain and chronic fatigue to depression and diabetes, disabilities are not always visible or obvious in the workplace. And the number of employees with hidden or invisible disabilities continues to grow. This course explains how to properly navigate the laws, regulations, and EEOC guidance while taking a commonsense approach to reasonably accommodating hidden […]

What is a microaggression? Can microaggressions ever rise to the level of unlawful workplace harassment? And if they aren’t acts of discrimination, why should you care? During this training, FELTG will explain what microaggressions look like it in their various forms — microinsults, microassaults, and microinvalidations. Plus, we’ll discuss how to identify such behaviors and […]

If one of your agency’s employees had a mental health crisis in the workplace, would you know what to do? And with many employees working remotely, how would you even know? One in six workers may be experiencing mental health problems at any given time, according to recent studies. This session provides an understanding of […]

If a contractor files an EEO complaint against your agency, is your agency liable? Don’t say “No” quite so quickly. The Federal sector EEO process is not exclusively limited to civil service employees. In certain cases, contractors under agency supervision can file EEO complaints if the agency is determined to be a “joint employer.” This […]

Whether it’s a disgruntled employee or customer, a domestic issue that follows an employee to work, or an unknown individual intent on causing harm, workplaces are at a distinct risk of violent incidents. And that risk may be heightened when it’s a Federal workplace. How do you prepare yourself to protect the lives of those […]

Research estimates that around 1% of the population has an autism spectrum disorder, between 5-9% are estimated to have a learning disability, and just under 10% have a diagnosis of ADHD. The ability to recruit and retain neurodivergent employees will make your agency more effective, and understanding how slight workplace accommodations can allow a neurodivergent […]

When EEO challenges arise, they rarely show up as run-of-the-mill simple scenarios you’ve worked through in a training class. Are you an EEO professional, attorney or advisor eager to learn how to more effectively manage complicated or high-profile EEO issues? This full- or multi- course provides guidance on challenging questions, such as: Can an agency be held liable […]

If you haven’t played a role in any part of the Federal EEO process, it might seem like an overwhelming mystery. This class explains, in practical terms, everything you need to know to have a fundamental understanding of Federal EEO law and process. Participants will be guided through each step of the process, from pre-complaint […]

Did you know that the innocent release of medical information can result in an expensive decision against an agency even if no actual harm was done to the employee? This training will explain how and when to collection medical information without going astray of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments […]

How do you determine if an employee has a disability? What does qualified individual mean? What exactly is the interactive process? Do you have to approve telework as an accommodation? What if an employee’s disability is invisible? And how do the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Amendments Act, and the Rehabilitation Act apply to your […]

Are you looking for a convenient and engaging way to pick up your mandatory annual refresher training hours? Are you interested in useful, timely, and up-to-date guidance where you can ask your questions, and get answers in real time? As an EEO counselor or investigator, you are required by the EEOC to complete an 8-hour […]