EEO Training

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 the unexpected EEO issues?  This in-depth, highly interactive training will give you the necessary tools …

Potential reasonable accommodations should be discussed by the employee and the agency, through what the EEOC refers to as “the interactive process.” So, what exactly does the interactive process involve? And when is it required? This course explains what agencies need to know when they work with employees on reasonable …

Do you want to take your knowledge and understanding of MSPB law to a new level? Want to confidently address the new and emerging Federal employment law issues, and the existing knotty scenarios, that challenge even the most experienced advisors? FELTG’s three-day Advanced MPSB Law: Navigating Complex Issues is an …

Most Federal agencies settle employment disputes — whether they are initiated as grievances, EEO complaints, or appeals of agency disciplinary actions. While it’s common to assume that settlement means the agency has a flaw in its case, it has no direct tie to liability or admissions of wrongdoing. Often, it’s …

So far, 2026 is a year of continued changes in the Federal workforce, and one of the hottest topics just got an overhaul: Telework as Reasonable Accommodation. On February 11, 2026, the EEOC and OPM issued guidance, Frequently Asked Questions from the Federal Sector about Telework Accommodations for Disabilities, and …

This week of FELTG training focuses on conducting administrative investigations in the Federal workplace with an emphasis on employee misconduct, including workplace harassment. Workplace Investigations Week always includes the most up-to-date information on the skills, trends, and cases, including OPM’s regulations on investigative leave. Monday, August 10: Administrative Investigations: The …

Whether you’re an HR professional, Employee Relations practitioner, EEO specialist, supervisor, agency counsel, or union rep, you have undoubtedly faced a leave-related challenge or two. And chances are, you may have struggled with some complicated scenarios. Leave and medical issues create a complex and seemingly burdensome issue, one often laced …

Whether you’re representing your agency before the Merit Systems Protection Board or the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, there is one ultimate goal: zealously advocate for your client to get the desired result. This interactive course will prepare you for these kinds of hearings whether you represent the agency side or …

Let’s face it: workplace Equal Employment Opportunity can be complex. Not only do you have several different laws and the growing caselaw to keep up with, but many areas, such as contractor complaints and mixed cases, are confusing on a good day. The increasing reasonable accommodation requests based on religion, …

A Final Agency Decision is appealable, by the complainant, to the EEOC. And EEOC case law is filled with reversals of agency FADs that found no discrimination. This class will teach you how to write an effective and defensible FAD, which requires thorough knowledge and understanding of discrimination law, as …

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, dismiss, and how to …

A Final Agency Decision is appealable, by the complainant, to the EEOC. And EEOC case law is filled with reversals of agency FADs that found no discrimination. This class will teach you how to write an effective and defensible FAD, which requires thorough knowledge and understanding of discrimination law, as …

We get it. You don’t want to look like you did something wrong. But here’s the thing: Settling a case does not mean there were flaws in your case, nor is it an admittance of liability or wrongdoing. This training will explain why so many disputes are settled and why …

Sexual harassment is a term of art that while easy to allege, isn’t always easy to prove. However, just because something may not rise to the level of Title VII sexual harassment, doesn’t mean it’s not inappropriate or that it should be tolerated in the workplace. FELTG President Deborah Hopkins, …

Whether it’s a disgruntled employee or customer, or a domestic issue that follows an employee to work, 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 around you? …

Be prepared. Be on time. Be civil. These are fairly basic expectations. Yet, they’re often forgotten once parties enter the EEO process. And once in the process, the potential pitfalls only increase. EEOC Administrative Judge Meghan Droste discusses the common mistakes agencies make, from missing important deadlines to missing the …

Antisemitism is never acceptable. However, recent remarks by celebrities, athletes, and news networks have made antisemitism seem more commonplace, in all facets of life, including the workplace. Title VII makes it illegal to discriminate against someone based on, among other things, religion. However, this is one of the protected categories …

The selection and promotion process is an emotional one, especially for those who aren’t selected. If you’re a federal EEO practitioner or supervisor, chances are you’ve had a case where an employee alleges that she was not selected or promoted because of something other than job qualifications – race, sex, …

The EEOC allows parties to file motions for summary judgment, potentially eliminating the need for a time-consuming, expensive, and risky hearing. Yet, many agencies fail to take advantage of this opportunity. During this 60-minute webinar, FELTG Instructor Katherine Atkinson explains the importance of the Report of Investigation and thorough discovery, …

A principal rule in findings of discrimination is to, as nearly as possible, place the victim in the position that person would have occupied but for the discrimination. This is easier said than done, because there’s no way to undo the harm caused by illegal employment discrimination. Even still, damages and remedies …

For many, it’s the most difficult and unpredictable part of the workplace investigation — conducting the interview. This is especially the case when the witness has suffered trauma. And it’s likely to happen, considering these sobering statistics: Seven to eight percent will have PTSD at some point in their lifetimes. …

A reference to dinosaurs, a joke about retirement, or a snide “OK Boomer” – nothing wrong with that if it’s just in fun, right?  Wrong! And if you think those are the only actions that’ll lead to an age discrimination claim, you’re wrong again. Join Attorney and FELTG Instructor Meghan …

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, dismiss, and how to …

Whether you work for a Federal agency subject to President Trump’s inauguration day Return to In-Person Work Memorandum, or you work for a state or local government or private sector company who has ordered employees back to work onsite, one thing is sure: you have received a number of exemption …

This year, it is more important than ever for supervisors, reasonable accommodation coordinators, EEO specialists, LR/ER specialists, HR staff, attorneys, and union reps to understand the process for determining when an employee is legally entitled to a reasonable accommodation, whether the request is related to an individual’s disability, pregnancy-related medical …

Are you looking for a convenient and engaging way to pick up your mandatory 8 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 …

Are you looking for a convenient and engaging way to pick up your mandatory 8 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 …

If an employee tells you they have a disability and need reasonable accommodation, do you know what to do? The Americans with Disabilities Act, the Amendments Act, and the Rehabilitation Act provide the legal requirements, but what does the accommodation process look like in an actual workplace? This course provides …

A joke. A threat. A slap. A social media post. These could all possibly lead to viable claims of hostile work environment harassment. But then again, they may not. Claims of harassment and more specifically, hostile work environment, continue to soar in the Federal workplace, along with confusion about what …

Each presidential administration brings its own priorities and policies to the White House, but the speed with which the Trump Administration has issued Executive Orders regarding the Federal workplace is unprecedented. In this 60-minute review, FELTG President Deborah J. Hopkins provides up to-minute guidance on what several new Federal workplace-related …

Has your agency received any Pregnant Workers Fairness Act claims? Are you even aware of your responsibilities under the PWFA? Does the act create a new EEO category? How do pregnancy protections under the PWFA differ from those under Title VII or the Americans with Disabilities Act? This training will …

Wouldn’t it be great if your first reaction to a reasonable accommodation request didn’t involve increased heartbeat, immediate beads of sweat, or fear? It doesn’t have to be that way. You can be the supervisor (or advisor) who sees the benefit of the interactive process and confidently navigates it to find a …

A Final Agency Decision is appealable, by the complainant, to the EEOC. And EEOC case law is filled with reversals of agency FADs that found no discrimination. This class will teach you how to write an effective and defensible FAD, which requires thorough knowledge and understanding of discrimination law, as …

Subtle and overt language, joking, off-handed comments, and offensive comments and gestures can lead to a hostile work environment. And that includes ill-advised, even if not ill-intentioned, phrases such as “hold down the fort” and “low man on the totem pole.” Being a respectful communicator means more than just not …

“Who wrote this statute? Somebody who takes pleasure in pulling wings off flies?” The process for handling mixed cases has confused and frustrated many EEO practitioners, HR professionals, agency attorneys, and aggrieved employees – not to mention Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito, author of the aforementioned quote. In this 60-minute …

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 …

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 …

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 …

The most difficult and unpredictable part of the workplace investigation – conducting the interview – can be especially challenging when the witness has a behavioral or mental health condition, or violent tendencies. This course will explain temperament traits and personality disorders and provide a road map to help you understand how to …

FELTG’s 32-hour EEO counselor training provides the mandatory initial training for new counselors that’s required by EEOC, and much more. The course is taught over four 8-hour days but can also be taught over five days or in other iterations. Our experienced instructors will explain the latest in EEO law …

While more Federal employees are back in the office, others are still working remotely. Ever since the pandemic, the nature of the Federal workplace has changed. This class will help you design work structures for wellbeing while cultivating a culture of civility and respect. This workshop will provide you with …

Your heart suddenly beats faster, and your blood pressure rises exponentially. It could be a health issue. Or possibly, you may have heard your name mentioned in connection with “an EEO case.” As the much-repeated saying goes: We fear what we don’t understand. This class aims to lessen the fear …

This workshop-based program will provide you with the skills and confidence to be more effective in writing reports of investigation and Final Agency Decisions that will withstand third-party scrutiny. Choose to bring one or both topics to your agency. Part 1: Writing a Report of Investigation Learn how to organize …

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 you for these kinds of hearings. Part 1: Developing a Theory In this session you’ll learn strategies for developing a …

With some people working remotely and others onsite, how do you ensure that you hold all employees accountable for performance – and how do you ensure that it’s done fairly? And how do you handle the increasing number of requests to telework, especially those citing the request as an accommodation …

An employee requested telework as a reasonable accommodation. As the employee’s supervisor, you reviewed the request and denied it. Now the employee has claimed discrimination. What do you do next? This class will discuss the aforementioned scenario and several others, as we explain the supervisor’s role in the EEO counseling …

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 …

This training focuses on one of the most commonly requested accommodations for individuals with physical and mental disabilities – telework. It turns out telework may also be one of the most effective accommodations, but it’s not for everybody. This course offers a discussion on recent and relevant EEO cases – …

A lot of employees think all hostile work environment cases involve sexual harassment. That is not true – a number of other EEO categories may be implicated in allegations of workplace harassment. Hostile environment harassment can be alleged based on any protected category: sex, race, color, national origin, religion, age, …

An estimated 2.8% of the U.S. population experiences the diagnosis of bipolar disorder, which carries a stigma and corresponding myths and misconceptions. To help employees be successful in the Federal workplace, it’s important for agencies to develop a clear understanding of what to do (and what not to do) if …