The Blunt Truth: Marijuana and Drug Use in the Federal Workplace
2099-08-28 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
Some in the new administration, including the President, have voiced support for the changing of marijuana from a Schedule I to a Schedule III substance. Meanwhile, the substance is legal in 38 states for medicinal purposes, and 24 for recreational purposes. And we continue to receive questions regarding Federal employees and marijuana use, whether recreationally, medicinally, or “accidentally.”
This course will review the laws that apply to Federal employees, plus the latest guidance from the administration. We’ll also discuss relevant MSPB cases and share the most effective approach to managing and/or disciplining employees when their drug usage seeps into the workplace.
Learning objectives

Understand the law, regulations, and related guidance as it applies to marijuana legalization and Federal employees.
Identify applicable MSPB case law.
Implement a last chance agreement when necessary.

Event FAQs
Is there any flexibility with course durations for Agency Direct training?
Yes. Many agencies have requested that full-day courses be taught over two half-days to ensure maximum engagement, especially when the course is being taught virtually. Any course can be spread out over multiple days or condensed into shorter sessions. And shorter classes can often be combined to build longer courses covering more topics. We’ll be happy to discuss the options that are most convenient to you.
In what format is this class held?
The class may be held onsite at an agency location, or as a live virtual event. Virtual events are generally held using your agency’s platform (Zoom, WebEx, Teams, etc.). In certain situations where FELTG hosts, the event will be held on Zoom or Teams.
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.

Absence Management: Controlling Leave Use and Abuse
2099-08-28 08:00 - 17:00
Is there a more maddening or confusing element of workplace management than navigating the alphabet soup of employee leave – AWOL, LWOP, FMLA, PPL, etc.? This class imparts the knowledge and skills to deal with any leave-related situation.
This training covers all types of leave and leave entitlements, ensuring you know when to say “yes” and when you can legally say “no” to a leave request, as well as how to handle challenging leave situations, whether it’s handling a reasonable accommodation request for leave or implementing a Medical Inability to Perform removal.
Learning objectives

Manage requests for leave as an accommodation for disability, pregnancy, or religion.
Recognize your options when you suspect leave abuse.
Remove an employee for medical inability to perform.

Event FAQs
Is there any flexibility with course durations for Agency Direct training?
Yes. Many agencies have requested that full-day courses be taught over two half-days to ensure maximum engagement, especially when the course is being taught virtually. Any course can be spread out over multiple days or condensed into shorter sessions. And shorter classes can often be combined to build longer courses covering more topics. We’ll be happy to discuss the options that are most convenient to you.
In what format is this class held?
The class may be held onsite at an agency location, or as a live virtual event. Virtual events are generally held using your agency’s platform (Zoom, WebEx, Teams, etc.). In certain situations where FELTG hosts, the event will be held on Zoom or Teams.
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.
Is this Training Compliant with the 2025 Executive Orders?
All FELTG classes are in compliance with the Trump administration’s Executive Orders.

Accountability for Conduct and Performance
2099-08-28 08:00 - 17:00
One of the quickest ways to damage workplace morale is when employees see a coworker getting away with unacceptable performance or misconduct. The less you look away from these problems, the more likely it is for good employees to stay.
This class offers an immersion into accountability principles, regardless of whether employees are in the office, working remotely, or part of a hybrid workforce. You’ll leave with simple step-by-step guidance for taking swift, appropriate, and legally defensible conduct- and performance-based actions.
Learning objectives

Effectively and immediately address unacceptable performance and misconduct.
Ensure accountability of all employees, regardless of their work location.
Identify alternatives to traditional disciplinary actions.

Event FAQs
Is there any flexibility with course durations for Agency Direct training?
Yes. Many agencies have requested that full-day courses be taught over two half-days to ensure maximum engagement, especially when the course is being taught virtually. Any course can be spread out over multiple days or condensed into shorter sessions. And shorter classes can often be combined to build longer courses covering more topics. We’ll be happy to discuss the options that are most convenient to you.
In what format is this class held?
The class may be held onsite at an agency location, or as a live virtual event. Virtual events are generally held using your agency’s platform (Zoom, WebEx, Teams, etc.). In certain situations where FELTG hosts, the event will be held on Zoom or Teams.
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.
Is this Training Compliant with the 2025 Executive Orders?
All FELTG classes are in compliance with the Trump administration’s Executive Orders.

Drafting Legally Sufficient Discipline and Performance Documents
2099-08-28 08:00 - 17:00
Legal writing in Federal sector employment law is a specialized craft. Attend this one-day training to ensure that your cases are not lost because of poorly or ambiguously written documents.
FELTG will help you sharpen the skills you need to produce effective, defensible, and legally sound discipline and performance documents, from letters of reprimand to proposal and decision documents, from performance standards to demonstration period implementation memos, and everything in between.
Learning objectives

Differentiate between misconduct and unacceptable performance.
Identify legal requirements for performance standards.
Draft effective proposal notices, decisions letters, performance standards, and performance demonstration period letters.

Event FAQs
Is there any flexibility with course durations for Agency Direct training?
Yes. Many agencies have requested that full-day courses be taught over two half-days to ensure maximum engagement, especially when the course is being taught virtually. Any course can be spread out over multiple days or condensed into shorter sessions. And shorter classes can often be combined to build longer courses covering more topics. We’ll be happy to discuss the options that are most convenient to you.
In what format is this class held?
The class may be held onsite at an agency location, or as a live virtual event. Virtual events are generally held using your agency’s platform (Zoom, WebEx, Teams, etc.). In certain situations where FELTG hosts, the event will be held on Zoom or Teams.
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.
Is this Training Compliant with the 2025 Executive Orders?
All FELTG classes are in compliance with the Trump administration’s Executive Orders.

Fundamentals of MSPB: Nuts and Bolts
2099-08-28 08:00 - 17:00
This course is an excellent introduction for those new to the field, as well as those trying to align their actions and policies with the most current case law, regulations, and Executive Orders. Regardless of your skill level or experience, you’ll leave this class with the practical guidance necessary to navigating the world of the Merit Systems Protection Board.
This one-day training provides a detailed overview of the MSPB and how it works, as well as a solid foundation in accountability law.
Learning objectives

Identify the basic principles of performance and conduct actions.
Successfully navigate the Board’s appeal process.
Respond to affirmative defenses.

Event FAQs
Is there any flexibility with course durations for Agency Direct training?
Yes. Many agencies have requested that full-day courses be taught over two half-days to ensure maximum engagement, especially when the course is being taught virtually. Any course can be spread out over multiple days or condensed into shorter sessions. And shorter classes can often be combined to build longer courses covering more topics. We’ll be happy to discuss the options that are most convenient to you.
In what format is this class held?
The class may be held onsite at an agency location, or as a live virtual event. Virtual events are generally held using your agency’s platform (Zoom, WebEx, Teams, etc.). In certain situations where FELTG hosts, the event will be held on Zoom or Teams.
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.
Is this Training Compliant with the 2025 Executive Orders?
All FELTG classes are in compliance with the Trump administration’s Executive Orders.

Maximizing Accountability in Performance
2099-08-28 08:00 - 17:00
Wouldn’t it be nice if you had an appraisal system that helped managers effectively and quickly deal with unacceptable performance in the Federal workplace – and survive third-party review? Believe it or not, regardless of your current appraisal system, you can hold employees accountable if you know the parameters.
This one-day course gives you the tools you need to effectively analyze your existing appraisal system. We’ll cover writing effective performance plans including critical elements and performance standards, performance feedback, developing sample performance elements, identifying key elements to be assessed in subordinates’ evaluations, and much more.
Learning objectives

Set understandable and measurable performance standards.
Eliminate unacceptable performance requirements that are not based on law or regulation.
Quickly and effectively deal with unacceptable performance.

Event FAQs
Is there any flexibility with course durations for Agency Direct training?
Yes. Many agencies have requested that full-day courses be taught over two half-days to ensure maximum engagement, especially when the course is being taught virtually. Any course can be spread out over multiple days or condensed into shorter sessions. And shorter classes can often be combined to build longer courses covering more topics. We’ll be happy to discuss the options that are most convenient to you.
In what format is this class held?
The class may be held onsite at an agency location, or as a live virtual event. Virtual events are generally held using your agency’s platform (Zoom, WebEx, Teams, etc.). In certain situations where FELTG hosts, the event will be held on Zoom or Teams.
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.
Is this Training Compliant with the 2025 Executive Orders?
All FELTG classes are in compliance with the Trump administration’s Executive Orders.

Charges and Penalties Under MSPB Law
2099-08-28 08:00 - 17:00
Drafting appropriate charges and choosing a defensible penalty are two crucial parts of the disciplinary process. FELTG is here to make sure you have the tools you need to make the right decision in employee discipline.
Course topics include how to structure charges and specifications, identifying alternate charges, charging down and proving up, Douglas factors analysis considerations under the current MSPB, and drafting the proposal and decision letters.
Learning objectives

Determine what charges to use based on the circumstances of the employee’s misconduct.
Defend the reasonableness of the penalty using the Douglas factors.
Increase your chances of penalty deference based on this Board’s view of penalty assessment.

Event FAQs
Is there any flexibility with course durations for Agency Direct training?
Yes. Many agencies have requested that full-day courses be taught over two half-days to ensure maximum engagement, especially when the course is being taught virtually. Any course can be spread out over multiple days or condensed into shorter sessions. And shorter classes can often be combined to build longer courses covering more topics. We’ll be happy to discuss the options that are most convenient to you.
In what format is this class held?
The class may be held onsite at an agency location, or as a live virtual event. Virtual events are generally held using your agency’s platform (Zoom, WebEx, Teams, etc.). In certain situations where FELTG hosts, the event will be held on Zoom or Teams.
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.
Is this Training Compliant with the 2025 Executive Orders?
All FELTG classes are in compliance with the Trump administration’s Executive Orders.

Taking Defensible Misconduct-based Actions
2099-08-28 08:00 - 17:00
If you’re confused, uncertain, or even timid about holding employees accountable for misconduct, this is the class for you. We’ll provide a step-by-step process for taking successful and defensible misconduct-based actions, while bringing you up to speed on topics such as charge drafting, penalty defense, assessing evidence, due process, burdens of proof, alternatives to traditional discipline, discipline procedures and appeals, and much more.
Learning objectives

Identify the five essential elements of disciplinary cases.
Recognize the evidence necessary to support a penalty selection.
Take successful and defensible misconduct-based actions.

Event FAQs
Is there any flexibility with course durations for Agency Direct training?
Yes. Many agencies have requested that full-day courses be taught over two half-days to ensure maximum engagement, especially when the course is being taught virtually. Any course can be spread out over multiple days or condensed into shorter sessions. And shorter classes can often be combined to build longer courses covering more topics. We’ll be happy to discuss the options that are most convenient to you.
In what format is this class held?
The class may be held onsite at an agency location, or as a live virtual event. Virtual events are generally held using your agency’s platform (Zoom, WebEx, Teams, etc.). In certain situations where FELTG hosts, the event will be held on Zoom or Teams.
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.
Is this Training Compliant with the 2025 Executive Orders?
All FELTG classes are in compliance with the Trump administration’s Executive Orders.

Handling Unacceptable Performance and Taking Performance-based Actions
2099-08-28 08:00 - 17:00
When it comes to unacceptable performance, the one action you can’t afford to take is not acting. Yet, when you do take a performance-based action, there are limitless mistakes that can trip you up and result in lost appeals.
In this course, you’ll learn how to avoid the mistakes routinely made when taking a performance-based action. This training covers burdens of proof; drafting a defensible performance standard; implementing a performance demonstration period (DP, formerly a PIP); accommodating disability-related performance problems, and much more.
Learning objectives

Identify the evidence needed before putting an employee on a DP/PIP.
Address unacceptable performance that occurs after the DP/PIP has ended.
Remove an unacceptable performer in 31 days.

Event FAQs
Is there any flexibility with course durations for Agency Direct training?
Yes. Many agencies have requested that full-day courses be taught over two half-days to ensure maximum engagement, especially when the course is being taught virtually. Any course can be spread out over multiple days or condensed into shorter sessions. And shorter classes can often be combined to build longer courses covering more topics. We’ll be happy to discuss the options that are most convenient to you.
In what format is this class held?
The class may be held onsite at an agency location, or as a live virtual event. Virtual events are generally held using your agency’s platform (Zoom, WebEx, Teams, etc.). In certain situations where FELTG hosts, the event will be held on Zoom or Teams.
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.
Is this Training Compliant with the 2025 Executive Orders?
All FELTG classes are in compliance with the Trump administration’s Executive Orders.

Advanced MSPB Law: Navigating Complex Issues
2099-08-28 08:00 - 17:00
Do you want to take your knowledge and understanding of MSPB law to a new level? Want to confidently address the knotty Federal employment law issues that challenge even the most experienced advisors? This in-depth, highly interactive training event, taught by FELTG’s team of top MSPB practitioners and topic authors, will help you answers those questions.
Part 1: Discipline Issues
Take a deep dive into discipline. This course will provide effective strategies and techniques for managing disciplinary challenges. We’ll start with discussion of the nexus requirement and cover the complex topics, such as comparator employees and alternative discipline.
Learning objectives

Identify who counts as a comparator employee.
Use progressive discipline effectively.
Draft appropriate documents for alternative discipline.

Part 2: Performance and Probationary Challenges
From probationary periods to performance improvement periods, this class will include high-level discussions on performance challenges, including those involving remote employees.
Learning objectives

Utilize employee probationary periods.
Write effective performance standards.
Manage up-and-down performance.

Part 3: Mixed Cases; Reasonable Accommodation
In this final day, we’ll tackle the perplexing topics such as mixed cases, and offer effective strategies and techniques for managing disciplinary challenges, including those involving EEO.
Learning objectives

Manage performance issues that intersect with reasonable accommodation.
Manage conduct issues that intersect with reasonable accommodation.
Explain the process for mixed case complaints.

Event FAQs
Is there any flexibility with course durations for Agency Direct training?
Yes. Many agencies have requested that full-day courses be taught over two half-days to ensure maximum engagement, especially when the course is being taught virtually. Any course can be spread out over multiple days or condensed into shorter sessions. And shorter classes can often be combined to build longer courses covering more topics. We’ll be happy to discuss the options that are most convenient to you.
In what format is this class held?
The class may be held onsite at an agency location, or as a live virtual event. Virtual events are generally held using your agency’s platform (Zoom, WebEx, Teams, etc.). In certain situations where FELTG hosts, the event will be held on Zoom or Teams.
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.

Managing and Supporting Employees with Bipolar Disorder
2099-08-28 08:00 - 17:00
An estimated 2.8% of the U.S. population experiences the diagnosis of bipolar disorder, which carries a stigma and corresponding myths and misconceptions.
To help employees be successful in the Federal workplace, it’s important for agencies to develop a clear understanding of what to do (and what not to do) if someone is having an acute episode, as well as learn about the day-to-day needs of individuals who have bipolar disorder.
Learning objectives

Develop effective communication strategies with an employee in an acute manic or depressive episode.
Identify reasonable accommodations for an employee with bipolar disorder.
Handle a crisis in the workplace due to symptoms of bipolar disorder.

Event FAQs
Is there any flexibility with course durations for Agency Direct training?
Yes. Many agencies have requested that full-day courses be taught over two half-days to ensure maximum engagement, especially when the course is being taught virtually. Any course can be spread out over multiple days or condensed into shorter sessions. And shorter classes can often be combined to build longer courses covering more topics. We’ll be happy to discuss the options that are most convenient to you.
In what format is this class held?
The class may be held onsite at an agency location, or as a live virtual event. Virtual events are generally held using your agency’s platform (Zoom, WebEx, Teams, etc.). In certain situations where FELTG hosts, the event will be held on Zoom or Teams.
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.

Preventing and Correcting Hostile Work Environment Harassment
2099-08-28 08:00 - 17:00
A lot of employees think all hostile work environment cases involve sexual harassment. That is not true – a number of other EEO categories may be implicated in allegations of workplace harassment.
Hostile environment harassment can be alleged based on any protected category: sex, race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, or reprisal. This course explains it all.
Learning objectives

Identify which categories are protected under EEO laws – and which are not.
Understand the requirements of “unwelcome” and “sufficiently severe or pervasive.”
Effectively address instances of hostile work environment harassment.

Event FAQs
Is there any flexibility with course durations for Agency Direct training?
Yes. Many agencies have requested that full-day courses be taught over two half-days to ensure maximum engagement, especially when the course is being taught virtually. Any course can be spread out over multiple days or condensed into shorter sessions. And shorter classes can often be combined to build longer courses covering more topics. We’ll be happy to discuss the options that are most convenient to you.
In what format is this class held?
The class may be held onsite at an agency location, or as a live virtual event. Virtual events are generally held using your agency’s platform (Zoom, WebEx, Teams, etc.). In certain situations where FELTG hosts, the event will be held on Zoom or Teams.
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.

Roller-Coaster Employees: Managing Up-and-down Performance
2099-08-28 08:00 - 17:00
You put a struggling employee on a Performance Demonstration Period (DP), what some agencies refer to as a PIP, and he does well enough to stay in his position. Then weeks later after the DP ends, his performance again becomes unacceptable. What now?
This class provides step-by-step guidance on effectively and efficiently handling wide swings in performance. It includes a review of the most recent and relevant MSPB decisions on performance-based removals and demotions.
Learning objectives

Understand the pre-DP requirements of the Federal Circuit case Santos v. NASA.
Effectively prepare and implement a Performance Demonstration Period.
Understand the elements of a performance-based removal or demotion.

Event FAQs
Is there any flexibility with course durations for Agency Direct training?
Yes. Many agencies have requested that full-day courses be taught over two half-days to ensure maximum engagement, especially when the course is being taught virtually. Any course can be spread out over multiple days or condensed into shorter sessions. And shorter classes can often be combined to build longer courses covering more topics. We’ll be happy to discuss the options that are most convenient to you.
In what format is this class held?
The class may be held onsite at an agency location, or as a live virtual event. Virtual events are generally held using your agency’s platform (Zoom, WebEx, Teams, etc.). In certain situations where FELTG hosts, the event will be held on Zoom or Teams.
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.

Telework as a Reasonable Accommodation
2099-08-28 08:00 - 17:00
This training focuses on one of the most commonly requested accommodations for individuals with physical and mental disabilities – telework. It turns out telework may also be one of the most effective accommodations, but it’s not for everybody.
This course offers a discussion on recent and relevant EEO cases – won and lost – involving telework requests as reasonable accommodation. We’ll explain the circumstances that make telework “unique” among reasonable accommodation requests and prepare you to do the appropriate interactive discussion and analysis.
Learning objectives

Recognize when an agency can legally deny telework as an accommodation.
Determine what to do if telework would be an effective accommodation, but something else would work as well.
Identify what the EEOC says about accommodating an employee’s commute.

Event FAQs
Is there any flexibility with course durations for Agency Direct training?
Yes. Many agencies have requested that full-day courses be taught over two half-days to ensure maximum engagement, especially when the course is being taught virtually. Any course can be spread out over multiple days or condensed into shorter sessions. And shorter classes can often be combined to build longer courses covering more topics. We’ll be happy to discuss the options that are most convenient to you.
In what format is this class held?
The class may be held onsite at an agency location, or as a live virtual event. Virtual events are generally held using your agency’s platform (Zoom, WebEx, Teams, etc.). In certain situations where FELTG hosts, the event will be held on Zoom or Teams.
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.

The Union Doesn’t Get to Attend Every Meeting
2099-08-28 08:00 - 17:00
Why do unions have the right to attend formal discussions? Why did Congress use the word “formal?” What does “formal” mean? Are there other types of meetings the union has a right to attend? What if the employee doesn’t want the union to attend the meeting? Is it better to just invite the union to every meeting?
You have questions, questions, and more questions – and we have the answers. Learn when meetings become formal discussions or Weingarten meetings, and what to do when an employee requests union representation.
Learning objectives

Better understand what makes a meeting a “formal discussion.”
Decide when a union needs to be invited to a meeting.
Determine what types of meetings the union does not have the right to attend.

Event FAQs
Is there any flexibility with course durations for Agency Direct training?
Yes. Many agencies have requested that full-day courses be taught over two half-days to ensure maximum engagement, especially when the course is being taught virtually. Any course can be spread out over multiple days or condensed into shorter sessions. And shorter classes can often be combined to build longer courses covering more topics. We’ll be happy to discuss the options that are most convenient to you.
In what format is this class held?
The class may be held onsite at an agency location, or as a live virtual event. Virtual events are generally held using your agency’s platform (Zoom, WebEx, Teams, etc.). In certain situations where FELTG hosts, the event will be held on Zoom or Teams.
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.

Why Supervisors Need to Use the Douglas Factors
2099-08-28 08:00 - 17:00
If you’re not using the Douglas factor analysis to figure out an appropriate penalty for a misbehaving employee, then you’re doing it wrong.
A scan of MSPB cases reveals how regularly Federal supervisors fail to understand these factors, and how that lack of understanding may sink the agency’s case. FELTG will explain the importance of the Douglas factors, using both foundational and recent case law examples, and walk you through the importance of each factor.
Learning objectives

Explain the importance of the Douglas factors.
Identify each Douglas factor and weigh its significance in disciplinary cases.
Recognize how failure to appropriately consider Douglas factors can undermine your case.

Event FAQs
Is there any flexibility with course durations for Agency Direct training?
Yes. Many agencies have requested that full-day courses be taught over two half-days to ensure maximum engagement, especially when the course is being taught virtually. Any course can be spread out over multiple days or condensed into shorter sessions. And shorter classes can often be combined to build longer courses covering more topics. We’ll be happy to discuss the options that are most convenient to you.
In what format is this class held?
The class may be held onsite at an agency location, or as a live virtual event. Virtual events are generally held using your agency’s platform (Zoom, WebEx, Teams, etc.). In certain situations where FELTG hosts, the event will be held on Zoom or Teams.
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.

Handling Teleworker Performance and Conduct Challenges
2099-08-28 08:00 - 17:00
Telework isn’t for everyone, and some employees will struggle regardless of whether they’re at home or in an office. Unacceptable performance and misconduct should never be overlooked.
This class will address and provide guidance on handling employee conduct and performance issues for those who work from home. It’s imperative to agency mission that you use the right tools to swiftly and effectively address unacceptable performance and misconduct, regardless of where the employee is doing – or NOT doing – the actual work.
Learning objectives

Set proper expectations for remote workers.
Manage teleworker performance challenges.
Appropriately handle requests for telework as a reasonable accommodation.
Effectively address misconduct by teleworkers, including misuse of technology and violations of time and attendance protocols.

Event FAQs
Is there any flexibility with course durations for Agency Direct training?
Yes. Many agencies have requested that full-day courses be taught over two half-days to ensure maximum engagement, especially when the course is being taught virtually. Any course can be spread out over multiple days or condensed into shorter sessions. And shorter classes can often be combined to build longer courses covering more topics. We’ll be happy to discuss the options that are most convenient to you.
In what format is this class held?
The class may be held onsite at an agency location, or as a live virtual event. Virtual events are generally held using your agency’s platform (Zoom, WebEx, Teams, etc.). In certain situations where FELTG hosts, the event will be held on Zoom or Teams.
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.

Managing a Potentially Suicidal Employee
2099-08-28 08:00 - 17:00
As suicide rates rise across the country, the impact is being felt in the workplace. Learning how to correctly manage an employee’s suicidal crisis and ideations is increasingly important. Knowing what to do, and when, might save an employee’s life.
This training provides an overview of suicidal ideation in this country and, more specifically, the workplace. Learn the signs, symptoms, and appropriate responses when managing an individual experiencing suicidal thoughts.
Learning objectives

Communicate effectively with employees who are experiencing suicidal ideation.
Identify the signs and symptoms of potential suicide that indicate the need for professional intervention.
Handle workplace behavioral health emergencies.

Event FAQs
Is there any flexibility with course durations for Agency Direct training?
Yes. Many agencies have requested that full-day courses be taught over two half-days to ensure maximum engagement, especially when the course is being taught virtually. Any course can be spread out over multiple days or condensed into shorter sessions. And shorter classes can often be combined to build longer courses covering more topics. We’ll be happy to discuss the options that are most convenient to you.
In what format is this class held?
The class may be held onsite at an agency location, or as a live virtual event. Virtual events are generally held using your agency’s platform (Zoom, WebEx, Teams, etc.). In certain situations where FELTG hosts, the event will be held on Zoom or Teams.
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.
Is this Training Compliant with the 2025 Executive Orders?
All FELTG classes are in compliance with the Trump administration’s Executive Orders.

You Want Accountability? Avoid These Too-Common Mistakes
2099-08-28 08:00 - 17:00
There is one action you can take to boost your agency’s FEVS scores, increase morale, and improve productivity, and it’s this: Do a better job holding employees accountable for performance and conduct.
Almost 60% of Federal employees think their supervisors do not do enough to hold unacceptable performers accountable. Myths about the inability to discipline employees for misconduct continue to fester. This training will identify the habitual errors Federal supervisors make, such as using too many suspensions, delaying discipline in favor of unhelpful letters of caution, committing due process violations, and more.
Learning objectives

Avoid due process mistakes in adverse actions.
Draft effective charges that hold up to third-party scrutiny.
Properly document an employee’s unacceptable performance before a performance demonstration period (DP).

Event FAQs
Is there any flexibility with course durations for Agency Direct training?
Yes. Many agencies have requested that full-day courses be taught over two half-days to ensure maximum engagement, especially when the course is being taught virtually. Any course can be spread out over multiple days or condensed into shorter sessions. And shorter classes can often be combined to build longer courses covering more topics. We’ll be happy to discuss the options that are most convenient to you.
In what format is this class held?
The class may be held onsite at an agency location, or as a live virtual event. Virtual events are generally held using your agency’s platform (Zoom, WebEx, Teams, etc.). In certain situations where FELTG hosts, the event will be held on Zoom or Teams.
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.

Conducting Fact-finding Investigations
2099-08-28 08:00 - 17:00
Most agencies are committed to providing a work environment free of misconduct, including discrimination and harassment. It’s important to investigate misconduct at the earliest possible stage.
The goal of this training is to show you how to put corrective action in place before the conduct rises to level of violating workplace laws. Hone your interviewing and evidentiary skills to learn how to best investigate potential misconduct.
Learning objectives

Understand liability in harassment cases.
Recognize the importance of neutrality in investigations.
Develop effective investigation strategies.

Event FAQs
Is there any flexibility with course durations for Agency Direct training?
Yes. Many agencies have requested that full-day courses be taught over two half-days to ensure maximum engagement, especially when the course is being taught virtually. Any course can be spread out over multiple days or condensed into shorter sessions. And shorter classes can often be combined to build longer courses covering more topics. We’ll be happy to discuss the options that are most convenient to you.
In what format is this class held?
The class may be held onsite at an agency location, or as a live virtual event. Virtual events are generally held using your agency’s platform (Zoom, WebEx, Teams, etc.). In certain situations where FELTG hosts, the event will be held on Zoom or Teams.
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.

Driving Resilience and Mental Wellbeing in the Federal Workplace
2099-08-28 08:00 - 17:00
A successful team is one that can handle unexpected and stressful situations. How do you build that kind of resilience among your employees?
This class explains the importance of mental wellbeing in the workplace as well as how to manage toxic and other difficult employees who derail team success.
Learning objectives

Understand mental well-being in the workplace.
Reduce toxic dynamics.
Implement strategies to attract and retain a high-functioning team.

Event FAQs
Is there any flexibility with course durations for Agency Direct training?
Yes. Many agencies have requested that full-day courses be taught over two half-days to ensure maximum engagement, especially when the course is being taught virtually. Any course can be spread out over multiple days or condensed into shorter sessions. And shorter classes can often be combined to build longer courses covering more topics. We’ll be happy to discuss the options that are most convenient to you.
In what format is this class held?
The class may be held onsite at an agency location, or as a live virtual event. Virtual events are generally held using your agency’s platform (Zoom, WebEx, Teams, etc.). In certain situations where FELTG hosts, the event will be held on Zoom or Teams.
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.

Managing Chronic Performance and Conduct Issues
2099-08-28 08:00 - 17:00
Whether it’s up-and-down roller coaster performers or repeat offenders of misconduct, chronically challenging employees eat up time, create workplace stress, and dampen productivity.
This class shares the tools necessary to address performance issues and lays the groundwork for effective discipline and performance-based actions. Attendees will leave with the confidence to swiftly address issues caused by the most challenging employees.
Learning objectives

Differentiate between performance problems and misconduct.
Manage an employee’s wide swings of performance.
Effectively apply progressive discipline.

Event FAQs
Is there any flexibility with course durations for Agency Direct training?
Yes. Many agencies have requested that full-day courses be taught over two half-days to ensure maximum engagement, especially when the course is being taught virtually. Any course can be spread out over multiple days or condensed into shorter sessions. And shorter classes can often be combined to build longer courses covering more topics. We’ll be happy to discuss the options that are most convenient to you.
In what format is this class held?
The class may be held onsite at an agency location, or as a live virtual event. Virtual events are generally held using your agency’s platform (Zoom, WebEx, Teams, etc.). In certain situations where FELTG hosts, the event will be held on Zoom or Teams.
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.

Managing High-conflict Personalities in the Workplace
2099-08-28 08:00 - 17:00
Want to reduce conflict, increase productivity, and limit absenteeism, turnover, and even removals? That’s impossible, you say. Maybe not.
Participants will learn how to recognize employees with high-conflict personalities, whether it’s individuals who blame their peers for mistakes, tend to think in all or nothing terms, or display intense emotions. But spotting the issue isn’t the only problem. This class will also share how to effectively manage these challenging individuals.
Learning objectives

Recognize the four traits of a high-conflict personality.
Intervene successfully in situations involving high-conflict personalities.
Identify strategies in the workplace to reduce overall conflict.

Event FAQs
Is there any flexibility with course durations for Agency Direct training?
Yes. Many agencies have requested that full-day courses be taught over two half-days to ensure maximum engagement, especially when the course is being taught virtually. Any course can be spread out over multiple days or condensed into shorter sessions. And shorter classes can often be combined to build longer courses covering more topics. We’ll be happy to discuss the options that are most convenient to you.
In what format is this class held?
The class may be held onsite at an agency location, or as a live virtual event. Virtual events are generally held using your agency’s platform (Zoom, WebEx, Teams, etc.). In certain situations where FELTG hosts, the event will be held on Zoom or Teams.
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.

The Supervisor’s Role in the EEO Counseling and Investigative Process
2099-08-28 08:00 - 17:00
An employee requested telework as a reasonable accommodation. As the employee’s supervisor, you reviewed the request and denied it. Now the employee has claimed discrimination. What do you do next?
This class will discuss the aforementioned scenario and several others, as we explain the supervisor’s role in the EEO counseling and investigative processes.
Learning objectives

Present the agency’s evidence to the counselor and the investigator.
Develop potential settlement solutions.
Effectively draft responses to the investigator’s interrogatories.

Event FAQs
Is there any flexibility with course durations for Agency Direct training?
Yes. Many agencies have requested that full-day courses be taught over two half-days to ensure maximum engagement, especially when the course is being taught virtually. Any course can be spread out over multiple days or condensed into shorter sessions. And shorter classes can often be combined to build longer courses covering more topics. We’ll be happy to discuss the options that are most convenient to you.
In what format is this class held?
The class may be held onsite at an agency location, or as a live virtual event. Virtual events are generally held using your agency’s platform (Zoom, WebEx, Teams, etc.). In certain situations where FELTG hosts, the event will be held on Zoom or Teams.
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.

Supervising in a Unionized Environment
2099-08-28 08:00 - 17:00
Does it sometimes feel like there are different rules for employees in unions? Well, there are. And if you supervise bargaining unit employees, you need to know those rules. This course will explain those specifics and provide Federal supervisors with information about working with Federal labor unions.
This interactive and engaging course provides a road map for Federal supervisors who oversee bargaining unit employees. After a brief overview and history of Federal labor law, you’ll be guided through how to manage challenges such as requests for information, official time, and union presence in meetings. You will leave the session with a solid understanding of employee, union, and management rights.
Learning objectives

Understand the unique rules for employees in a bargaining unit.
Handle information requests from the union.
Identify when official time is allowed, and when it isn’t.
Recognize when a meeting is a formal discussion, and how to properly notify the union.

Event FAQs
Is there any flexibility with course durations for Agency Direct training?
Yes. Many agencies have requested that full-day courses be taught over two half-days to ensure maximum engagement, especially when the course is being taught virtually. Any course can be spread out over multiple days or condensed into shorter sessions. And shorter classes can often be combined to build longer courses covering more topics. We’ll be happy to discuss the options that are most convenient to you.
In what format is this class held?
The class may be held onsite at an agency location, or as a live virtual event. Virtual events are generally held using your agency’s platform (Zoom, WebEx, Teams, etc.). In certain situations where FELTG hosts, the event will be held on Zoom or Teams.
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.

The Performance Equation: Providing Feedback That Makes a Difference
2099-08-28 08:00 - 17:00
Don’t let anxiety, frustration, or confusion prevent you from having honest performance-related discussions with your employees. Providing feedback effectively is a skill that can — and should — be developed.
This training session will equip participants with the necessary tools to nurture a culture of candor that will lead to healthy and actionable feedback. You’ll learn best practices for motivating and recognizing employees, and neuroscience-based strategies for maximizing performance even when leading employees in a virtual environment. We will expose feedback myths and share the ineffective practices that you need to avoid.
Learning objectives

Communicate performance expectations.
Supervise effectively in a virtual environment.
Differentiate between positive and negative framing.
Identify behavioral styles, including your own, to provide feedback that is better understood and more useful.

Event FAQs
Is there any flexibility with course durations for Agency Direct training?
Yes. Many agencies have requested that full-day courses be taught over two half-days to ensure maximum engagement, especially when the course is being taught virtually. Any course can be spread out over multiple days or condensed into shorter sessions. And shorter classes can often be combined to build longer courses covering more topics. We’ll be happy to discuss the options that are most convenient to you.
In what format is this class held?
The class may be held onsite at an agency location, or as a live virtual event. Virtual events are generally held using your agency’s platform (Zoom, WebEx, Teams, etc.). In certain situations where FELTG hosts, the event will be held on Zoom or Teams.
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.

Handling Telework and Hybrid Work Challenges
2099-08-28 08:00 - 17:00
With some people working remotely and others onsite, how do you ensure that you hold all employees accountable for performance – and how do you ensure that it’s done fairly? And how do you handle the increasing number of requests to telework, especially those citing the request as an accommodation for a disability?
This class provides guidance on swiftly and effectively addressing unacceptable performance, regardless of where the employee is working. It also touches on setting expectations and monitoring performance of employees who aren’t onsite, as well as determining when to say yes to a request for reasonable accommodation to telework – and when to say no.
Learning objectives

Appropriately handle requests for telework as a reasonable accommodation.
Write valid performance standards that apply to the employee’s current working situation.
Improve skills for handling unacceptable performers.

Event FAQs
Is there any flexibility with course durations for Agency Direct training?
Yes. Many agencies have requested that full-day courses be taught over two half-days to ensure maximum engagement, especially when the course is being taught virtually. Any course can be spread out over multiple days or condensed into shorter sessions. And shorter classes can often be combined to build longer courses covering more topics. We’ll be happy to discuss the options that are most convenient to you.
In what format is this class held?
The class may be held onsite at an agency location, or as a live virtual event. Virtual events are generally held using your agency’s platform (Zoom, WebEx, Teams, etc.). In certain situations where FELTG hosts, the event will be held on Zoom or Teams.
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.
Is this Training Compliant with the 2025 Executive Orders?
All FELTG classes are in compliance with the Trump administration’s Executive Orders.

UnCivil Servant: The Next Level
2099-08-28 08:00 - 17:00
UnCivil Servant: Holding Employees Accountable for Performance and Conduct has empowered thousands of Federal supervisors and advisers to confidently and effectively address unacceptable performance and misconduct. Now it’s time to take those learned skills to a new level.
This interactive, workshop-based training tackles the intersection of performance and conduct issues with other areas of the law including pending discrimination complaints, allegations of reprisal or hostile work environment, and disability accommodation requests.
Learning objectives

Take swift, appropriate, and legally defensible actions in even the most challenging of circumstances.
Recognize what to do if you’re a new manager with different expectations than your predecessor.
Manage unacceptable performance issues with an employee that has a reasonable accommodation in place.

Event FAQs
Is there any flexibility with course durations for Agency Direct training?
Yes. Many agencies have requested that full-day courses be taught over two half-days to ensure maximum engagement, especially when the course is being taught virtually. Any course can be spread out over multiple days or condensed into shorter sessions. And shorter classes can often be combined to build longer courses covering more topics. We’ll be happy to discuss the options that are most convenient to you.
In what format is this class held?
The class may be held onsite at an agency location, or as a live virtual event. Virtual events are generally held using your agency’s platform (Zoom, WebEx, Teams, etc.). In certain situations where FELTG hosts, the event will be held on Zoom or Teams.
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.
Is this Training Compliant with the 2025 Executive Orders?
All FELTG classes are in compliance with the Trump administration’s Executive Orders.

Effectively Managing and Communicating with Employees
2099-08-28 08:00 - 17:00
This course is built upon the premise that a one-size-fits-all approach to managing others is ineffective. Learn how to understand and leverage individual differences to develop a meaningful management methodology that is targeted to the needs of employees and those of the agency.
Learning objectives

Identify and hone your supervisory skills.
Manage difficult employee personality types and a multigenerational workforce.
Use structured communication with your employees.
Develop conflict resolution skills.

Event FAQs
Is there any flexibility with course durations for Agency Direct training?
Yes. Many agencies have requested that full-day courses be taught over two half-days to ensure maximum engagement, especially when the course is being taught virtually. Any course can be spread out over multiple days or condensed into shorter sessions. And shorter classes can often be combined to build longer courses covering more topics. We’ll be happy to discuss the options that are most convenient to you.
In what format is this class held?
The class may be held onsite at an agency location, or as a live virtual event. Virtual events are generally held using your agency’s platform (Zoom, WebEx, Teams, etc.). In certain situations where FELTG hosts, the event will be held on Zoom or Teams.
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.

Leave-related Discipline and Medical Removals
2099-08-28 08:00 - 17:00
Federal employees enjoy a wide variety of leave-related benefits. And sometimes they enjoy a little too much leave. Can you discipline, or even remove, an employee for using too much leave? Or, what do you do if the employee just doesn’t show up for work?
Let FELTG take you through all the permutations of absent employees, as well as how to handle employees who are unable to perform the job due to medical reasons. The course includes a workshop to help you hone the skills you need to handle the most challenging leave situations.
Learning objectives

Handle the leave abuser according to the legal discipline process.
Identify the documentation necessary to discipline an employee for leave abuse.
Understand AWOL, leave restriction, excessive absence removals, and medical inability to perform removals.

Event FAQs
Is there any flexibility with course durations for Agency Direct training?
Yes. Many agencies have requested that full-day courses be taught over two half-days to ensure maximum engagement, especially when the course is being taught virtually. Any course can be spread out over multiple days or condensed into shorter sessions. And shorter classes can often be combined to build longer courses covering more topics. We’ll be happy to discuss the options that are most convenient to you.
In what format is this class held?
The class may be held onsite at an agency location, or as a live virtual event. Virtual events are generally held using your agency’s platform (Zoom, WebEx, Teams, etc.). In certain situations where FELTG hosts, the event will be held on Zoom or Teams.
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.
