Why Not an Administrative Jury?
By William Wiley, September 19, 2018 This is the first part of a three-part series. In our FELTG seminars, we sometimes have to explain the difference between the two burdens of proof relevant in our business of civil service law: substantial and preponderant...Michael Keaton, Burt Reynolds, and the FMLA
By Dan Gephart, September 19, 2018 Thanks to Facebook, I’m reminded of the birthday of that odd kid from sixth grade who had the massive nosebleed problems and carried a Land of the Lost lunchbox. However, Mark Zuckerberg’s programmers failed to remind me of a more...Gender Disparities in Federal Sector Public Safety Occupations
By Meghan Droste, September 19, 2018 Summer is a slow time. I generally find that my office phone rings far less often during the summer and the pace of work is just a little different. It appears that the same may hold true for EEOC decisions. Checking for recent...Tips From the Other Side, Part 9
By Meghan Droste September 19, 2018 No one — at least no one I know — likes to get in trouble. It’s never fun to be caught in the act or to be called out for failing to meet expectations. When it looks like we have been caught, we tend to deflect: I didn’t do it; and...Another Case Involving the Role of Agency Defense Counsel During the EEO Investigation
By Deborah Hopkins, September 19, 2018 For eons (OK, maybe not eons but it sure feels like it), the EEOC has issued decisions that discuss the importance of conducting impartial investigations. In these decisions, the Commission also shares its view of the role of...Upcoming Events
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Virtual Training Event – Discove...
Virtual Training Event – Discove...
Dec 12 @ 1:00 pm – 4:30 pm
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[...]