Numerous pitfalls can derail an agency’s disciplinary action – whether that action is a suspension, demotion, or removal – and make a bad situation worse. Because anything can happen during a legal challenge to an adverse action, the most “effective and efficient” approach to employee misconduct isn’t always traditional discipline. This two-hour training will explain […]

On the surface, probationary periods seem rather simple, but with the addition of Executive Order 14284: Strengthening Probationary Periods in the Federal Service (April 24, 2025), new regulations and OPM guidance, and ongoing litigation, there are novel processes your agency must follow. Plus, probationary appeal rights have been limited even further by Civil Service Rule […]

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. […]

FELTG’s 32-hour EEO counselor training provides the mandatory initial training for new counselors that’s required by EEOC, and much more. Our experienced instructors will explain the foundations of the EEO process, combined with the latest in EEO law in easy-to-understand terms and help you develop the skills necessary to be an effective counselor. Monday, February […]

So far, 2026 is a year of continued changes in the Federal workforce, and one of the hottest topics just got an overhaul: Telework as Reasonable Accommodation. On February 11, 2026, the EEOC and OPM issued guidance, Frequently Asked Questions from the Federal Sector about Telework Accommodations for Disabilities, and while some of the questions […]

Let’s face it: workplace Equal Employment Opportunity can be complex. Not only do you have several different laws and the growing caselaw to keep up with, but many areas, such as contractor complaints and mixed cases, are confusing on a good day. The increasing reasonable accommodation requests based on religion, disability, and pregnancy and the […]

A joke. A threat. A slap. A social media post. These could all possibly lead to viable claims of hostile work environment harassment. But then again, they may not. Claims of harassment and more specifically, hostile work environment, continue to soar in the Federal workplace, along with confusion about what actions fit the legal definition. […]

Change happens in the world of Federal employee relations, and it often comes quickly. Those who succeed continuously sharpen their MSPB skills and refresh their knowledge on adverse actions, performance-based actions, allegations of whistleblower retaliation, and more. Those who don’t fall behind. FELTG’s MSPB Law Week provides an all-encompassing week of training that offers the […]

So far, 2026 is a year of continued changes in the Federal workforce, and one of the hottest topics just got an overhaul: Telework as Reasonable Accommodation. On February 11, 2026, the EEOC and OPM issued guidance, Frequently Asked Questions from the Federal Sector about Telework Accommodations for Disabilities, and while some of the questions […]

Investigating harassment in your agency can be an intimidating assignment, one that is rife with innuendo, conflicting accounts, and raw emotions. This course provides a successful and effective approach to conducting legally sufficient harassment investigations that give the agency the information it needs, while withstanding third-party scrutiny. Tuesday, May 19: Investigating Harassment: Misconduct Principles Today’s […]