Out of Control
By Barbara Haga, January 23, 2019 After my last column regarding off-duty misconduct that resulted in removal, I thought it might be worthwhile to look at other cases with related types of situations where, on first glance, it might appear that there were not...Irony and the EEOC: You Have to Read It to Believe It
By Deborah Hopkins, January 23, 2019 The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is now without a quorum. That’s right. As if no quorum at MSPB for more than two years wasn’t enough, and a multi-week government shutdown didn’t do it for you, EEOC is now helmed by only...(The EEO) Process is My Valentine
By Meghan Droste, January 23, 2019 Happy new year, FELTG readers! If any of you are looking for new things to pick up in the new year, I strongly recommend podcasts. If you already listen to some, pick out a new show. I am lucky enough to be able to walk to work,...Tips From the Other Side: January 2019
By Meghan Droste, January 23, 2019 The first Tips from the Other Side for 2019 comes to you from one of my cases. One of my colleagues and I filed a formal complaint on behalf of a client last spring. We didn’t hear a peep in response and after 180 days passed, we...Robbins in Two Roles is Fascinating, but Is It a Potential Conflict?
By William Wiley, January 23, 2019 While everybody was focused on the shutdown and the holidays, there was a fascinating, and frankly head-scratching, development involving MSPB Acting Chairman Mark Robbins. On December 21, 2018, OPM’s Acting Director Margaret...Upcoming Events
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Course Description Whether you’re an HR professional, employee relations practitioner, EEO specialist, supervisor, or agency counsel, you have undoubtedly faced a leave-related challenge. And chances are, you struggled. We understand. Leave is an entitlement. But[...]