An employee does not follow an order. Seems like an open-and-shut case of insubordination, right? Think again. Was it a refusal or simply a failure to comply? When you charge an employee with insubordination, you must prove intent along with the other elements of the charge. This class explains what it takes for insubordination charges […]

President Trump's inauguration day Memorandum to agencies was clear: Agency leaders must “require employees to return to work in-person.” In a follow-up memo, the Office of Personnel Management noted that agency supervisors could excuse employees “due to a disability, qualifying medical condition, or other compelling reasons.” Telework is already the most commonly requested reasonable accommodation, […]