Can an Agency Constrain Official Time for EEO Complainants?
By Deborah J. Hopkins, April 17, 2023 A few years ago, a client asked me what to do in this scenario: The employee did not show up to work for two weeks and did not respond to her supervisor’s phone calls, text messages, or emails. On the day the employee returned to...Pay Attention: Avoid These Compensation Issues That Derail Settlement Agreements
By Barbara Haga, April 17, 2023 I’m wrapping up this series on settlement agreements with a couple of cases where the agency agreed to a condition regarding a pay matter that could not be legally done. You can find my settlement agreement article from last...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...Forecast Calls for Category 1-3 Harassment: What Will You Do?
By Dan Gephart, April 17, 2023 It’s no secret the current administration wants the Federal workplace to be more inclusive. A key to achieving that goal is rooting out harassment. This is not a new concern. Several years ago, agencies started their own...Upcoming Events
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Course Description Investigating harassment in your Federal agency can be an intimidating assignment, one that is rife with innuendo, conflicting accounts, and raw emotions. Ensuring that your investigation is legally compliant and protects employees, while[...]