She/Her/Hers, He/Him/His, They/Them/Theirs: Pronouns in 2022
By Deborah Hopkins, July 18, 2022 There are many polarizing topics (abortion, gun control, COVID-19 vaccines, political affiliation) in this country. We’re going to address another topic that generates feelings almost as strongly in certain circles: pronoun use and...Supervisors Should Learn to Recognize Signs of Suicidal Ideation
By Michael Rhoads, July 18, 2022 For far too long, mental health services have carried a stigma. It’s important to know where to turn when you’re experiencing a mental health crisis or suicidal ideation. The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline came online last week,...Post-Santos: Timing, Precedents, Retroactivity in Performance Cases
By Deborah Hopkins, July 18, 2022 Most Federal employment law practitioners remember the day last year when the Federal Circuit issued Santos v. NASA. It set a new requirement for agencies to provide substantial evidence of unacceptable performance before implementing...No BS: Prepare Your Agency for Possible BA.5 Wave
By Dan Gephart, July 18, 2022 Folks, it ain’t over yet. Forget the crowds of unmasked frolickers you’ve seen on your summer adventures or the lack of above-the-fold headlines about death rates or hospitalizations. COVID is still very real. And there’s a chance we are...Ask FELTG: Can Discipline Be Used as a ‘Prior’ to Aggravate the Penalty?
A FELTG reader shared the following hypothetical scenario: An employee is issued a decision to suspend dated July 1. The dates of the suspension stated in the decision are August 3-7. If any misconduct that happens between July 1 and August 7, can that be considered...Upcoming Events
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Course Description Investigating harassment in your Federal agency can be an intimidating assignment, one that is rife with innuendo, conflicting accounts, and raw emotions. Ensuring that your investigation is legally compliant and protects employees, while[...]