The Fed Who Farted on His Coworkers: The Case is Not Always What it Seems
By Deborah Hopkins, December 11, 2019 Last month, FELTG published an article about federal employees with hygiene issues, and whether agencies could justify taking disciplinary action against employees who do things like intentionally defecate themselves, urinate in...The Good News: What Says Happy Holidays More than a Column about Due Process Law?
By Ann Boehm, December 11, 2019 Throughout my career, I’ve often heard people mistakenly say, “That would be a due process violation.” When this occurs, I feel like I should respond as Inigo Montoya (rousingly played by Mandy Patinkin) does to Vizzini (Wallace Shawn)...Deep-fried Cubicle Chicken, Naked Employees and Unwritten Rules
By Dan Gephart, December 11, 2019 Here at FELTG, we like to make things as easy as possible, especially when it comes to discipline. The slide that introduces the elements of the discipline portion of our flagship supervisory training course, UnCivil Servant: Holding...Equal Pay Act Claims: Yes, They Exist in the Federal Sector
By Meghan Droste, December 11, 2019 The discussion of pay inequality — the fact that women still earn less than men in the American workplace — generally seems to focus only on the private sector. The news, by the way, is not exactly great right now. Latina Equal Pay...Old Man Winter and the Requirement to Telework When it’s a Snow Day
By Deborah Hopkins, December 11, 2019 ‘Tis the season. Yes, the holidays are upon us and there are lights and ornaments and Christmas trees everywhere you look. But it’s also the season of snow, sleet, and ice in many parts of the country. And with that, it’s a good...Upcoming Events
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Course Description 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 disrespect and profanity[...]