By Deborah Hopkins, February 13, 2019 We know intentional marijuana use, even for medicinal purposes, is a no-no for federal employees (see my recent article here). But what happens to a federal employee who is fired for marijuana use after failing a drug test, when...
By Barbara Haga, February 13, 2019 I am shaking my head again. I was told by a supervisor in a recent class that one of his supervisors had called the servicing HR office in December about initiating an opportunity period for an employee whose appraisal cycle ends on...
By Meghan Droste, February 13, 2019 Although the movie theater closest to where I live features reserved seating, small theaters, and upscale snacks, I have to admit that I don’t see movies in the theaters all that often. So many of the big movies that come out every...
By Ann Boehm, February 13, 2019 I know, I know. How can there possibly be any good news after the 35-day government shutdown? But please hear me out. Those who were required to work are exhausted, exasperated, and bummed that they did not have an opportunity to clean...
By Meghan Droste, February 13, 2019 The EEO process, which should be your valentine, does not end when an agency issues a Report of Investigation. It often continues in front of an EEOC administrative judge, which means both sides spend a fair amount of time...
By Deborah Hopkins, February 13, 2019 The longest shutdown in history is over, but there is a threat of yet another shutdown coming up in just a couple of days. At FELTG, we’ve gotten a LOT of questions about the shutdown, including a number on shutdown-related...
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[...]