Course Info
Misconduct Investigations: Get Them Right From the Start – January 22, 2025
Any effective misconduct investigation starts with a solid foundation of the law and an understanding of the full scope of your investigation.
This class explains the principles that underpin a successful investigation of Federal employee misconduct, including harassment. You’ll leave with guidance on developing the investigation, from creating a plan to determining who to interview and gathering relevant documents.
Learning objectives
- Identify the relationship between the foundations of Federal accountability and misconduct investigations.
- Recognize the mistakes that derail effective misconduct and harassment investigations.
- Discern the difference between EEO and non-EEO harassment.
Training time
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm ET
Pricing
Early bird (register by December 20, 2024): $375.00
Standard (register December 21, 2024 – January 22, 2025): $425.00
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
- Date: January 22, 2025
- Start Time: 1:00 PM
- End Time: 3:00 PM
- Categories: EEO Training, Employee Relations, Workplace Investigations, Supervisor Training
- Instructor: Ann Modlin
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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.
