How Did You Spend Presidents Day This Year?

Presidents Day was originally established in 1879 to celebrate George Washington’s birthday (Feb. 22, 1732). It has since evolved to celebrate all of our country’s presidents.

With how polarized our politics have become, it’s hard to imagine all Americans coming together to celebrate all United States presidents and their service to the American people. Did you find a way to celebrate this year?

And, is there anything government-related that’s not polarizing? Yes, in fact: The need to stay on top of the latest in Federal employment law. From revisiting existing accommodations to conducting effective workplace investigations, we’ve got dozens of classes on the schedule to keep you compliant.

Speaking of revisiting reasonable accommodations, we cover the topic in this month’s newsletter, along with articles on progressive discipline, medical documentation, and preventing workplace violence.

Take care,

Deborah J. Hopkins, FELTG President

Agency’s Effective Use of Progressive Discipline is a Textbook Example

As I make my way through dozens of new nonprecedential (NP) MSPB cases, some grab more of my attention than others. And while NP cases don’t really ...

Good News: We Answer Your Questions About Medical Documentation

I heard from some readers that last month’s Q&A on medical inability to perform removals was timely. Yay!  I also had some follow-up questions ...

Violence Prevention Measures Necessary in These Dangerous Times

If it feels like a dangerous time for Feds, that’s because it is. Attorney General Merrick Garland warned earlier this year about a “deeply distur...

When a New Supervisor Revokes Employee’s Telework Accommodation

When it comes to disability accommodation, there is no shortage of pitfalls to avoid. And there is one area we constantly hear about from FELTG reader...