Unraveling the Mysteries of Mixed Cases – March 13, 2025

“Who wrote this statute? Somebody who takes pleasure in pulling wings off flies?” The process for handling mixed cases has confused and frustrated many EEO practitioners, HR professionals, agency attorneys, and aggrieved employees – not to mention Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito, author of the aforementioned quote.

In this 60-minute virtual presentation, EEOC Administrative Judge Michael Rhoades will help you untangle the mystery of mixed cases. He will teach to you spot the potential issues early on in the process, so you don’t waste valuable time and resources in the improper forum. He will also discuss the interplay between the processes for grievances, the EEOC, and the MSPB; how to handle when a case is improperly identified at the time of acceptance, but later realized; issuing amendments; untangling mixed cases when MSPB finds no jurisdiction; and every other path in the process.

Learning objectives

• Discuss procedural options for processing mixed cases.
• Explain the difference between a mixed case appeal and a mixed case complaint.
• Identify potential jurisdictional issues in mixed case processing.

Training time

1:00 pm – 2:00 pm ET

Pricing

Early bird (register by February 13, 2025): $195.00

Standard (register February 14 – March 13, 2025): $250.00

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.