By Barbara Haga, May 20, 2020 Ensuring that employees comply with work procedures and requirements has taken on a new characteristic with the pandemic. As agencies prepare to bring employees back into the workplace, there could be new problems with failure to comply...
By Meghan Droste, May 20, 2020 As many of you are aware, the work of negotiating settlement agreements became more difficult on May 25, 2018, with the issuance of Executive Order 13839. Section 5 orders agencies not to “Erase, remove, alter, or withhold form another...
By Deborah Hopkins, May 20, 2020 A few weeks ago, I wrote an article about progressive discipline, and explained how a time-tested approach to discipline in the federal government provides for a “three strikes and you’re out” mentality, at least when it comes to minor...
By Ann Boehm, May 20, 2020 In this strange COVID-19 world, we are struggling to see the bright side of the situation and trying to avoid the constant barrage of bad news. Actor John Krasinski is providing Some Good News and multiple news outlets are providing Good...
By William Wiley, May 20, 2020 At FELTG, we love a good hypothetical Q & A, especially a hypothetical that comes from a nice student who has attended one of our classes. Here’s an example of just such an exchange: Greetings, I am an attorney who recently attended...
By Dan Gephart, May 20, 2020 While the nation’s slow re-opening is being welcomed by struggling small businesses and Americans eager for a return to normalcy, it is also being met with hesitation and fear by many employees who will soon be making their way back to the...
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[...]