The Good News: Here’s the Secret to Handling Problem Employees
By Ann Boehm, April 17, 2023 As a FELTG instructor, I regularly hear comments from class participants. Supervisors often tell me they are frustrated by what they perceive as lack of support from the Human Resources (HR) professionals. But HR professionals often tell...The Good News: You are the Hidden Benefit of In-Person Training
By Ann Boehm, January 17, 2023 In-person training all but disappeared during the pandemic. Thankfully, technology enabled us to adjust through virtual training. As in-person training has started creeping back and I’ve ventured back out on the road, I’ve paid attention...The Good News: Douglas Factor 5 is Your Chance to Tell the Story
By Ann Boehm, November 15, 2022 Anyone who has taken my training or read my articles knows how much I like the Douglas factors, established by the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB or Board) way back in 1981: Douglas v. VA, 5 MSPB 313 (1981). The Douglas factors...The Good News: Jurisdiction Matters to FLRA, MSPB, EEOC — It Better Matter to You
By Ann Boehm, September 12, 2022 The decision-making entities in Federal employment and labor law have distinct jurisdictional limitations. Based upon some interesting recent decisions from several of these entities, they take those limitations seriously. The Federal...The Good News: 100% Official Time Does Not Excuse Misconduct!
By Ann Boehm, August 16, 2022 This administration is decidedly pro-union. The FLRA has two Democrats and one Republican on the Authority. There may be a perception that unions are untouchable in this environment, but that is just plain wrong. A recent decision from...Upcoming Events
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Course Description An increase in reasonable accommodations requests based on religion and disability. Pandemic-related civil rights crises. Increased discussion of diversity and inclusion. Way too many harassment complaints. Talk of changes to the EEO process.[...]