The Good News: It’s Perfectly Legal to Talk to Your Employees — and it Can Net Results!
By Ann Boehm, July 17, 2019 Our friends at the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) Office of Policy and Evaluation recently released a research brief called Remedying Unacceptable Performance in the Federal Civil Service. It’s nice to know the MSPB is functioning,...Performance Standards and Reasonable Accommodation
By Barbara Haga, July 17, 2019 I do a lot of training with managers on performance management and performance appraisal system requirements. That includes discussions of performance failures and how to hold employees accountable. It seems that many don’t have a good...‘Summertime, and the livin’ is easy’ – A Brief Reminder on EEO Deadlines
By Meghan Droste, July 17, 2019 Happy summer dear FELTG readers! By the time you read this, we will be firmly in the middle of July and, if you are in an area like DC, in the midst of plenty of heat and humidity. It’s the perfect time to take it easy, find some shade,...Tips from the Other Side: July 2019
By Meghan Droste, July 17, 2019 When I’m not litigating my own cases, I spend most of my work-related time out there teaching, bringing you case law and pointers to help in your own practice. Last month, I had the pleasure of being the student instead of the teacher,...More Questions about Federal Employees Who Use Marijuana
By Deborah Hopkins, July 17, 2019 As marijuana is legalized in more states around the U.S., the questions FELTG receives regarding marijuana use by federal employees continue to come in. (If you haven’t already, check out my first article on the topic, Can Federal...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[...]