What Exactly is Undue Hardship Anymore?
When faced with a particularly challenging request for a reasonable accommodation, you may want to claim it’s an undue hardship. Don’t. Undue hardship is an important concept in terms of […]
Discovery Done Right: Avoiding Sanctions Before the MSPB and EEOC
Discovery is a critical and effective part of any litigation - when conducted properly. Annoying and abusive discovery techniques could have negative consequences, and possibly even lead to sanctions. From […]
Handling Cases Before the MSPB, the EEOC, and in Arbitration: Best Practices for Representatives
Litigating cases in Federal sector employment law is a unique prospect and isn’t for the unprepared. In addition, taking a case to arbitration is also a world of its own. […]
Hearing Advocacy: Presenting Cases Before the MSPB and EEOC
Whether you’re representing your agency before the Merit Systems Protection Board or the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, there is one ultimate goal: Win the case. This interactive course will prepare […]
How Supervisors Can Successfully Navigate the EEO Process
Your heart suddenly beats faster, and your blood pressure rises to a dangerous level. It could be a health issue. Or possibly, you may have heard your name mentioned in […]
Conducting Effective Discovery
In the world of Federal employment law, discovery is an integral part of the litigation process. Discovery is your opportunity to obtain the information and documents that are critical to […]
Administrative Hearings and Witness Preparation
Learn how to prepare an engaging and effective case, targeted to the appropriate forum: MSPB or EEOC. This class will methodically describe the keys of each step in prepping your […]
Writing for the Win: Legal Writing in Federal Sector EEO Cases
Letters of acceptance/dismissal. Settlement agreements. Final agency decisions. Motions for summary judgment. Reports of investigation. Let’s face it, your job requires a lot of writing. Yet when was the last […]
Dealing With Medical Issues in Misconduct Cases
With the rise in mental health diagnoses, substance abuse disorders, and the physical challenges that come with an aging workforce, Federal supervisors can expect a corresponding increase in employees failing […]
Everything You Need to Know About Probationary Periods
What if you are unable to make an appropriate determination at the end of an employee’s probationary period? Must you notify employees when their probationary periods are coming to an […]
Drafting Enforceable and Legally Sufficient Settlement Agreements
Most Federal agencies settle employment disputes — whether they initiate as grievances, EEO complaints, or as appeals of agency disciplinary actions. While it’s common to assume that settlement means the […]
Feds Gone AWOL: What to Do When Employees Don’t Show Up
You can’t discipline an employee for AWOL unless it has reached a certain number of days. Employees can’t be removed for AWOL. You can’t be charged AWOL for time that […]