Discovery is an integral part of the litigation process. It is your opportunity to gather the evidence and documents that are critical to your case. If only it were easy. This is, as a FELTG instructor once said, “the heavy lifting portion of litigation.” This two-hour presentation will provide you …
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November 14Writing Final Agency Decisions
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 …
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November 19MSPB Law Week
Change happens in the world of Federal employee relations, and it often comes quickly. Those who succeed continuously sharpen their MSPB skills and refresh their knowledge. Those who don’t fall behind. FELTG’s MSPB Law Week provides an all-encompassing week of training that offers the most effective guidance and up-to-date information …
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December 9Numerous pitfalls can derail an agency’s disciplinary action, whether it’s suspension, demotion, or removal – and even make a bad situation worse. The most “effective and efficient” approach isn’t always traditional disciplinary action. This two-hour training will explain why, how, and when to use numerous alternative actions, including not just …
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December 12A joke. A threat. A slap. A social media post. These could all possibly lead to viable claims of a 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 …
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February 19EEOC Law Week
An increase in reasonable accommodation requests based on religion, disability, and pregnancy. A focus on DEIA. The usual areas of confusion, such as contractor complaints and mixed cases. FELTG’s EEOC Law Week runs the gamut of EEO issues, providing usable and up-to-date guidance for all practitioners, regardless of experience level. …
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March 24MSPB Law Week
Change happens in the world of Federal employee relations, and it often comes quickly. Those who succeed continuously sharpen their MSPB skills and refresh their knowledge. Those who don’t fall behind. FELTG’s MSPB Law Week provides an all-encompassing week of training that offers the most effective guidance and up-to-date information …
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April 7FLRA Law Week
Anyone who has worked in Federal labor relations for any amount of time knows it’s an always-changing and ever-challenging field. It’s absolutely necessary to continually update and refresh your knowledge and skills. So why not get that important training from two instructors with a combined 40 years of experience working …
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May 5Absence, Leave Abuse and Medical Issues Week
Whether you’re an HR professional, Employee Relations practitioner, EEO specialist, supervisor, or agency counsel, you have undoubtedly faced a leave-related challenge or two. And chances are, you may have struggled with some of the more complicated scenarios. Leave and medical issues create a complex and seemingly burdensome issue, one often …
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June 2Most 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 agency has a flaw in its case, it has no direct tie to liability or admissions of wrongdoing. Often, it’s …
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July 9Advanced EEO: Navigating Complex Issues
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 …
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July 15Advanced MSPB Law: Navigating Complex Issues
Do you want to take your knowledge and understanding of MSPB law to a new level? Have you let your skills languish while the Board sat empty and quorum-less for several years? Want to confidently address the knotty Federal employment law issues that challenge even the most experienced advisors? FELTG’s …
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July 22Whether 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. Wednesday, August 27: Developing a Theory In this session, you’ll learn strategies for developing …
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August 27MSPB Law Week
Change happens in the world of Federal employee relations, and it often comes quickly. Those who succeed continuously sharpen their MSPB skills and refresh their knowledge. Those who don’t fall behind. FELTG’s MSPB Law Week provides an all-encompassing week of training that offers the most effective guidance and up-to-date information …
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September 8EEOC Law Week
An increase in reasonable accommodation requests based on religion, disability, and pregnancy. A focus on DEIA. The usual areas of confusion, such as contractor complaints and mixed cases. FELTG’s EEOC Law Week runs the gamut of EEO issues, providing usable and up-to-date guidance for all practitioners, regardless of experience level. …
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September 15FLRA Law Week
Anyone who has worked in Federal labor relations for any amount of time knows it’s an always-changing and ever-challenging field. It’s absolutely necessary to continually update and refresh your knowledge and skills. So why not get that important training from two instructors with a combined 40 years of experience working …
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September 15Absence, Leave Abuse and Medical Issues Week
Whether you’re an HR professional, Employee Relations practitioner, EEO specialist, supervisor, or agency counsel, you have undoubtedly faced a leave-related challenge or two. And chances are, you may have struggled with some of the more complicated scenarios. Leave and medical issues create a complex and seemingly burdensome issue, one often …
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September 22Winning EEO Cases Through Summary Judgment
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, …
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EEO/DEIA Training, Litigation & AdvocacyYour agency has ordered some employees to return to the physical workplace, and one of them hasn’t shown up for work for three days straight. He hasn’t contacted his supervisor either. Is the best way to discipline the employee to charge him with AWOL? What if he comes up with …
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Employee Relations, Litigation & Advocacy, Supervisor TrainingAvoid the Pitfalls of EEO Reprisal
When a complaint is filed with your agency’s EEO office, it’s possible that something very wrong has happened. Yet, how agency officials respond to that complaint could go a long way toward not only resolving the complaint, but ensuring that you don’t make matters even worse than they are. Too …
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EEO/DEIA Training, Litigation & Advocacy, Supervisor TrainingAvoiding Pitfalls: Advice from an EEOC AJ
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 …
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EEO/DEIA Training, Litigation & Advocacy, Supervisor TrainingAvoiding Mistakes in Selection and Promotion Cases
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, …
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EEO/DEIA Training, Litigation & Advocacy, Supervisor TrainingThe Role of the Douglas Factors in Arbitration
When faced with a case involving appealable adverse actions, an arbitrator must apply the same substantive standards as the Merit Systems Protection Board. The arbitrator must decide whether discipline was appropriate, and also assess whether the agency considered the relevant factors in determining the penalty. Just like an MSPB judge, the arbitrator …
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Labor Relations & Union Training, Litigation & Advocacy, Supervisor TrainingDamages and Remedies in Federal Sector EEO Cases
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 …
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EEO/DEIA Training, Litigation & AdvocacyThese are the Cases You Really Should Settle
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 …
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EEO/DEIA Training, Employee Relations, Litigation & AdvocacyLegal Writing Skills for LR Practitioners
Whether you’ve been to law school or not, you can always use a refresher on legal writing, especially if you work in the specialized and sometimes arcane-sounding world of Federal sector labor relations. In this interactive class, FELTG’s experienced instructors will help you sharpen your skills and provide you with …
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By AppointmentNavigating the Morass of Mixed Cases
Few things create as much confusion among even experienced Federal attorneys, EEO specialists, or HR professionals as mixed cases. FELTG is here to help. This training untangles this often-complicated area when MSPB and EEOC both have potential jurisdiction over a case. What do you do when a mixed case lands …
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By AppointmentThis 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 …
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By AppointmentHelping Supervisors Navigate the EEO Process
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 …
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By AppointmentWinning EEO Cases Through Summary Judgment
Unlike the MSPB, 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. This training will explain the importance of the Report of Investigation and thorough discovery, the benefits …
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By AppointmentDamages and Remedies in Federal Sector EEO Cases
A fundamental 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. But how? There’s no way to undo the harm caused by illegal employment discrimination. That’s why every EEO practitioner needs to understand the concepts …
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By AppointmentMedical Exams and Inquiries under the ADA and GINA
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 …
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By AppointmentEffective Negotiation Techniques and Strategies
It’s time for negotiations, and it’s critical not only that you know the current law, but that you have the right skills and know how to choose wisely your words and your battles. This training will cover it all — everything from understanding management rights and management maybes to handling …
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By AppointmentNavigating Negotiability Issues
Negotiability may be the most complex topic in Federal sector labor relations, and an understanding of which topics are negotiable, and which topics are not, is fundamental to determining the legality of your negotiations and contract provisions. This immersion into negotiability will provide attendees a foundational knowledge of negotiability terminology, …
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By AppointmentHandling Grievances and Arbitration
Arbitration in the Federal government is a very different process than in the private sector, and it requires an understanding of not only the collective bargaining agreement, but also the ability to interpret relevant Federal employment laws, regulations, and Executive Orders. Attendees will leave this training with an understanding of …
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By AppointmentThere are numerous examples of investigations that have gone awry. It could be an investigator’s failure to interview certain witnesses, a failure to take a complainant’s statement into account, or, perhaps, an action, such as a widely shared email, that shows a lack of objectivity. This course will provide guidance …
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By AppointmentTaking Defensible Misconduct-based Actions
If you’re confused, uncertain, or even timid about holding employees accountable for misconduct, this is the class for you. We’ll provide a step-by-step process for taking successful and defensible misconduct-based actions, while bringing you up to speed on topics such as charge drafting, penalty defense, assessing evidence, due process, burdens …
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By AppointmentWhat Exactly is Undue Hardship Anymore?
The Supreme Court upended decades of precedent in its unanimous 2023 decision Groff v. DeJoy. It’s a big change for the concept of undue hardship in religious accommodation, according to some experts – but not not to others. Plus, there’s also an undue hardship standard in disability accommodation cases and …
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By AppointmentDiscovery 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 disrespect and profanity in depositions to the other party refusing to produce requested documents, it’s important to be prepared for …
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By AppointmentHandling 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. This training focuses on providing tips to practice effectively and successfully in administrative hearings before the MSPB, EEOC, and in …
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By AppointmentWhether 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 …
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By AppointmentYour 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 connection with “an EEO case.” As the much-repeated saying goes: We fear what we don’t understand. This class aims to …
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By AppointmentConducting 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 your case. But discovery is fraught with potential mistakes, some of which could lead to sanctions – or even cause …
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By AppointmentAdministrative 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 case, whether it’s getting witnesses ready, developing the record, objecting to documents, preparing your lines of questioning, or closing statements. …
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By AppointmentLetters 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 time you had training on these important skills? This workshop-based class covers the fundamentals of good legal writing. Through the …
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By AppointmentMost 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 agency has a flaw in its case, it has no direct tie to liability or admissions of wrongdoing. Often, it’s …
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By AppointmentLegal writing in Federal sector employment law is a specialized craft. Attend this one-day training to ensure that your cases are not lost because of poorly or ambiguously written documents. FELTG will help you sharpen the skills you need to produce effective, defensible, and legally sound discipline and performance documents, …
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By AppointmentFundamentals of MSPB: Nuts and Bolts
This course is an excellent introduction for those new to the field, as well as those trying to align their actions and policies with the most current case law, regulations, and Executive Orders. Regardless of your skill level or experience, you’ll leave this class with the practical guidance necessary to …
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By AppointmentCharges and Penalties Under MSPB Law
Drafting appropriate charges and choosing a defensible penalty are two crucial parts of the disciplinary process. FELTG is here to make sure you have the tools you need to make the right decision in employee discipline. Course topics include how to structure charges and specifications, identifying alternate charges, charging down and proving …
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By AppointmentThese are the Cases You Really Should Settle
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 …
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