The Good News: You Don’t Have to Over-Santos Santos!
By Ann Boehm, November 13, 2023 Time, once again, to talk about Santos v. NASA, 990 F.3d 1355 (Fed. Cir. 2021) – the universally disliked Federal Circuit case that changed 40 years of MSPB case precedent. Because of Santos, agencies must provi de substantial evidence...Use Tried and True Principles to Meet Needs of Episodic Impairments
By Frank Ferreri, November 13, 2023 When the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act and its implementing regulations, which apply to Federal employers via Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, took effect in the late ’00s and early ’10s, a big piece of the...Talking ’Bout My (And Others’) Generations in the Workplace
By Dan Gephart, November 13, 2023 I used to be skeptical when people talked about generational differences in the workplace. I thought it was an over-generalization. I’ve since gained an appreciation for the data and how it can improve everything from performance...Initial Takeaways from the 2023 FEVS
By Deborah J. Hopkins, November 13, 2023 It’s the time of year when initial Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey (FEVS) results are released. Like many of you, I found some interesting numbers in the 2023 report. One topic with very favorable scores involved items...Upcoming Events
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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[...]