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Advanced MSPB Law: Navigating Complex Issues
Do you want to take your knowledge and understanding of MSPB law to a new level? Have you let your skills languish while the Board sat empty and quorum-less for several years? Want to confidently address the knotty Federal employment law issues that challenge even the most experienced advisors?
FELTG’s three-day Advanced MPSB Law: Navigating Complex Issues is an in-depth, highly interactive virtual training event that will not only meet all those needs, but help you reach the top of your game.
During Advanced MSPB, participants will move beyond the foundations discussed in MSPB Law Week and dive deep into high-level discussions on effective strategies and techniques for managing disciplinary and performance issues, including those that crossover with EEO.
Tuesday, July 22: Discipline Issues
Take a deep dive into discipline. This course will provide effective strategies and techniques for managing disciplinary challenges. We’ll start with discussion of the nexus requirement and cover the complex topics, such as comparator employees and alternative discipline.
Learning objectives
- Identify who counts as a comparator employee.
- Use progressive discipline effectively.
- Draft appropriate documents for alternative discipline.
Wednesday, July 23: Performance and Probationary Challenges
From probationary periods to performance improvement periods, this class will include high-level discussions on performance challenges, including those involving remote employees.
Learning objectives
- Utilize employee probationary periods.
- Write effective performance standards.
- Manage up-and-down performance.
Thursday, July 24: Reasonable Accommodation; Mixed Cases
In this final day, we’ll tackle the perplexing topics such as mixed cases, and offer effective strategies and techniques for managing disciplinary challenges, including those involving EEO.
Learning objectives
- Manage performance issues that intersect with reasonable accommodation.
- Manage conduct issues that intersect with reasonable accommodation.
- Explain the process for mixed case complaints.
Training time
1:00 pm – 4:30 pm ET each day
Pricing
Early bird (register by June 23, 2025)
- 3 days = $1,230
- 2 days = $825
- 1 day = $525
Standard (register June 24 – July 24, 2025)
- 3 days = $1,330
- 2 days = $955
- 1 day = $625
Event FAQs
Can I attend this class using my government computer?
This event will be held on Zoom. Many government computers and systems allow Zoom access. If, for some reason, your firewall will not allow access, you are welcome to use your personal email address to register and to attend the sessions from your personal device. Dial-in telephone access is also available.
Can I earn CLE credits for this class?
CLE applications are the responsibility of each attendee; FELTG does not apply for the credits on behalf of attendees. If you are seeking CLE credit, you may use the materials provided by FELTG in submission to your state bar. You may also request a certificate of completion which will contain the number of training hours attended.
Can I share my access link with co-workers?
No. Registration for this event is per individual, and access links may not be shared. Each link may only be used by one person.
Can I register a teleworker?
This event is individual registration, so the cost is the same whether the person is teleworking or attending from an agency facility.
How do I receive a group discount?
Group discounts are available for agencies registering 10 or more individuals for the full event by the early bird registration deadline. The group discount must be requested in writing with registration submission via email or fax.
What are the Substitute, Cancellation, and No-show Policies for Registered Participants?
Substitutions may be made at no cost with advance notice to FELTG. We kindly request 24-hour advance notice. No substitutions will be permitted within one hour of the training start time. No cancellations are accepted within 30 days of the training start date. No cancellations are accepted on pre-paid registrations. There are no refunds for no-shows.
- Type: Pre-Scheduled
- Start Date: July 22, 2025
- Start Time: 1:00 PM
- End Date: July 24, 2025
- End Time: 4:30 PM
- Categories: Employee Relations, Litigation & Advocacy
- Instructor: Bob Woods
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Frequently Asked Questions About Our Training Courses
Can I attend Virtual Training from my government computer?
FELTG uses Zoom to broadcast our Virtual Training Institute events. Many government computers and systems allow Zoom access. If for some reason your firewall will not allow access, you’re welcome to use your personal email address to register, and to attend the sessions from your personal device.
Can I share my access link with co-workers?
No. Registration for each event is per individual, and access links may not be shared. Each link may only be used by one person.
Can I register a teleworker?
Each event is individual registration, so the cost is the same whether the person is teleworking or in an agency facility.
How do I receive a group rate discount?
Group rates are available for agencies registering 10 or more individuals. Group discounts end the same day as early bird registration. Please see the event description for exact details.
