Why, Oh Why, Do You Ever Discipline a Federal Employee?
By William Wiley, March 15, 2023 So you just read FELTG President Deb Hopkins’ article about Ortiz v. Air Force, DE-0752-22-0062-I-1 (Jan. 25, 2023) (NP). The decision is significant only because it is very unusual (some might say “weird”) for the Board to impose a...When Settlement Agreements Fall Apart: Leave Issues
By Barbara Haga, March 13, 2023 I enjoyed putting together the columns on clean record agreements so much that I thought we should follow that thread. This month, we look at things agreed to in settlement agreements that were ruled to be illegal and resulted in the...Good News: Prompt Harassment Investigation Can Limit Liability
By Ann Boehm, March 13, 2023 I frequently get asked, “Should the agency conduct a harassment misconduct investigation even if there is a pending EEO complaint filed by the alleged victim?” The answer is a resounding “YES!” I should be surprised by this question, but I...OPM Report Stresses that DEIA is STILL a Federal Workplace Priority
By Dan Gephart, March 13, 2023 If you were a private sector employer in certain parts of the country, you might hesitate before offering diversity and inclusion training to your staff. Take, for example, Valencia College in Central Florida, whose president told...Upcoming Events
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