Course Description
Your agency has ordered some employees to return to the physical workplace, and one of them hasn’t shown up for work for three days straight. He hasn’t contacted his supervisor either. Is the best way to discipline the employee to charge him with AWOL? What if he comes up with a reasonable explanation for his absence? Can you deny a leave request when an employee was AWOL?
When it comes to AWOL, there are a lot of questions. And a lot of misunderstandings. For example: Considering the following statements:
- You can’t discipline an employee for AWOL unless it has reached a certain number of days.
- Employees can’t be removed for AWOL.
- You can’t be charged AWOL for time that you were physically present in the office.
None of these statements are true; they are AWOL myths.
In this 60-minute presentation, FELTG President Deborah J. Hopkins will deconstruct the mystery of Absence Without Leave (and its companion charge, Unauthorized Absence), shatter the aforementioned myths, and offer strategies for agencies to take when an employee doesn’t show up for work.
Attendees will learn how to:
- Understand the elements of the charges Absent Without Leave and Unauthorized Absence
- Determine reasonable penalties when AWOL is charged
- Identify situations where a perceived AWOL might be another type of absence
Date and Time
Thursday, February 1, 1 -2 pm ET
Instructor
Registration
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Pricing
- Early Bird Tuition (register by January 2): $145
- Standard Tuition (register January 3 or later): $195
- Rates per registrant.
- Want to register a group? Group discounts for 10 or more attendees are available through January 2. Contact FELTG.
Event FAQs
- Can I attend Virtual Training from my government computer?
- FELTG uses Zoom to broadcast this Virtual Training Institute event. 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 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, attendees may use the materials provided by FELTG in submission to your state bar. Attendees 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 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 are available through January 2.
Cancellation and No-show Policy for Registered Participants: Cancellations made after the cancel date on the registration form will not be refunded or given credit toward future courses. Pre-paid training using the “Pay Now” option will not be refunded or given credit toward future courses. No-shows will not be refunded or given credit toward future courses.
