Sanctions: Failure to Complete EEO Investigation within the Regulatory Timeframe
By Deryn Sumner As promised, over the next several months we’re going to discuss the different reasons why one party may move for sanctions against the other in the federal sector EEO process. We’re going to begin this month with something that has gotten a fair...Relief Regarding Administrative Leave During Notice Period
By William Wiley We don’t often write about pending legislation in our newsletter for two reasons: Most bills do not become law, and Tentative legislation confuses people (your humble reporter included) because it’s hard to remember, “Did that thing ever pass or did I...Discipline in the Public View – Credit Card Misuse VI
By Barbara Haga Last month’s column addressed travel and purchase card misuse. We continue with a discussion of the OMB guidance regarding dealing with instances of misuse. OMB’s Opinion Appendix B of OMB Circular A-123 entitled Improving the Management of...Using a PIP for a 752 Removal
By William Wiley One of the great gifts of the Civil Service Reform Act of 1978 was the ability for agencies to remove poor performers using what have come to be called the “432” procedures. Misconduct removals (non-performance terminations) rely on the “752”...EEOC Seeks Public Comments on Proposed Enforcement Guidance on Retaliation
By Deryn Sumner A few weeks ago, the EEOC announced that it is seeking public comment on a draft of proposed Enforcement Guidance concerning retaliation: http://www.eeoc.gov/eeoc/newsroom/release/1-21-16a.cfm. The press release noted that the EEOC had last issued...Upcoming Events
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Virtual Training Event – Discove...
Dec 12 @ 1:00 pm – 4:30 pm
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[...]