We Don’t Need Civil Service Reform, Part III: It Doesn’t Take As Much Proof As You Think
By Deborah Hopkins, September 18, 2019 In the final installation of this three-part series, I will discuss how holding employees accountable does not take as much evidence as you think it does. Before you read this, though, take a look at the first two articles in the...The Good News: At Last, Successful Last Rites Agreements
By Ann Boehm, September 18, 2019 In many training sessions, we suggest that agencies consider a “Last Rites” Agreement to handle problem employees. In my experience, despite our encouragement, many agencies still don’t use this effective tool. Finally, however, I...Accommodation and Performance Issues II
By Barbara Haga, September 18, 2019 Once again, we are looking at handling performance issues in the case of an employee with a disability based on information provided in the EEOC guidance document The Americans With Disabilities Act: Applying Performance And Conduct...Knock, Knock. Who’s There? Harassment, And It’s Never Funny
By Meghan Droste, September 18, 2019 Humor is generally a matter of personal taste. Knock, knock jokes, for example, are very popular with my nieces, but those of us no longer in the elementary school set generally find them less amusing. While my humor tends toward...Tips From the Other Side: September 2019
By Meghan Droste, September 18, 2019 Last week, I had the pleasure of traveling to Nevada to do an onsite training for a fantastic group of HR professionals. In talking through various issues related to harassment, we discussed an agency’s obligation to take prompt...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[...]