To Err Is Human — And Maybe Also a Reason to Change a Personnel Record?
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...If You Leave an Intercontinental Ballistic Missile Unguarded, You’re Probably Getting Fired
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...The Good News: You Can Still Boost Employee Morale Virtually
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...The Employee Who Can’t Perform the Essential Functions Because of a Disability
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...Three Things to Consider as You Prepare for Employees’ Return to the Workplace
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...Upcoming Events
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Course Description Whether you’re an HR professional, employee relations practitioner, EEO specialist, supervisor, or agency counsel, you have undoubtedly faced a leave-related challenge. And chances are, you struggled. We understand. Leave is an entitlement. But[...]