Return of the Inspector General
By Mike Rhoads, June 16, 2021 At the end of the previous administration “at least a dozen of the 38 presidentially appointed inspectors general” positions were left vacant. Now that the transition dust has settled and a new Presidential administration has taken hold,...The Connections Between COVID-19 and Civil Rights
By Meghan Droste, May 19, 2021 In January, I mentioned that it seemed like maybe we could see the light at the end of this COVID-19 tunnel. At that time, I honestly didn’t think that light would be any more than a pinprick for many, many months to come. Surprisingly,...EEOC Hearing: Pandemic Created Civil Rights Crisis for Many Employees
By Michael Rhoads, May 19, 2021 As Meghan shared this month, on April 28, 2021, the EEOC held a Hearing on the Civil Rights Implications of the COVID-19 Pandemic. Several experts weighed in on how the EEOC can assist workers and employers as we move forward toward...What Is Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Accessibility (DEIA)?
By Michael Rhoads, April 20, 2021 Biden administration has set a striking tone when it comes to Diversity and Inclusion. OPM has always taken a lead role in defining Diversity and Inclusion, which it has now expanded to include two other related concepts, Equity and...Upcoming Events
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Course Description Investigating harassment in your Federal agency can be an intimidating assignment, one that is rife with innuendo, conflicting accounts, and raw emotions. Ensuring that your investigation is legally compliant and protects employees, while[...]