The $505 Alternative to Filing a PFR to the [Nonexistent] MSPB
By Deborah Hopkins, May 15, 2019 Everyone who reads this newsletter knows by now that we don’t have a fully functioning Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB or Board). Each of the three positions at the top of the agency, reserved for political appointees, has been...The Good News: I’m an Optimist, Even When It Comes to Dismantling OPM
By Ann Boehm, May 15, 2019 I’m an optimist. I just am. Perhaps that’s why I write a monthly column called “The Good News.” Being optimistic does not always make me right about things, but somehow, I feel better trying to see the bright side. What does this mean in the...Amazon Versus the Sabbath: Religious Accommodations in the Workplace
By Meghan Droste, May 15, 2019 When I think of a post office, there is one thing that definitely does not come to mind: a social gathering spot (unless you count standing in a long line because you waited far too long to mail a holiday package). It turns out, however,...Failure to Meet a Medical-related Condition of Employment
By Barbara Haga, May 15, 2019 This month, we look at cases where the condition needed to be met involves some sort of physical capability. Because the employees in these cases had previously performed at a fully successful or better level or the medical showed that...Tips from the Other Side: May 2019
By Meghan Droste, May 15, 2019 I think it is fair to say that in a lot of ways, discovery is the heavy lifting portion of litigation. It is time-consuming and usually involves a lot of different moving pieces. It may also include some literal heavy lifting as you sort...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[...]