

A surprisingly large number of agency dismissals are overturned by the EEOC each year – and a remand years after the events in question can equal big problems when it comes to the investigation. This class covers all you need to know on when to accept, when to dismiss, and how to frame EEO claims.
Sometimes your agency has a responsibility to dismiss an EEO complaint. However, you do so at your own risk. In the first of this two-day class, we tackle the basis for dismissing claims, review the legally protected categories and how to spot and frame disparate impact, hostile work environment, and reasonable accommodation claims.
The second day of this class focuses on reprisal, timeliness principles, and much more. And before the training concludes, you’ll participate in an exercise to refresh what you’ve learned on the topic.
1:00 pm – 4:30 pm ET each day
Early bird (register by September 30, 2024)
Standard (register October 1 – 31, 2024)
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.
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.
No. Registration for this event is per individual, and access links may not be shared. Each link may only be used by one person.
This event is individual registration, so the cost is the same whether the person is teleworking or attending from an agency facility.
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.
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.
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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.