Because each accommodation request must be evaluated on an individual basis, it often raises questions that are not easily answered. Move past a fundamental understanding of reasonable accommodation to more confidently address higher-level issues. You’ve handled reasonable accommodation requests, and have a handle on the fundamental issues and process. And now you need to take your understanding up a level, to handle the more complex iss...

When an employee’s medical condition renders him unable to work a normal schedule or perform his assigned duties, it impacts your entire workforce — with lower productivity and morale as just two potential problems. But you do have recourse. Find out the when, why and how of applying the medical inability to perform charge in a way that will be sustained. Experienced federal employment law attorney Mark Maxin will take you through...

In the past four years, over 100 adverse actions have been reversed by the MSPB because the agency committed a due process violation. Don’t let it happen to you! Learn how to process a constitutionally correct adverse action the first time so your agency avoids costly “do overs” with guidance from Robert Erbe, an experienced labor and employment law litigator who has seen firsthand all the disastrous missteps agencies commit...

EEO case law is constantly evolving, with a continuous flow of EEOC and court decisions being issued. Although staying up to date on it all is crucial for you as a federal practitioner — it’s far from easy to do. Until now. In this 90-minute seminar, renowned EEO law expert Donald Names will give you a complete overview of recent must-know decisions so you understand key new developments and how they impact your work. You’ll...

Across the board, federal agencies are dealing with increasing reprisal claims and a decreasing number of resources to address them. One of the reasons is that many managers are unfamiliar with the varied forms protected EEO activity can take and the kinds of conduct that can be considered retaliatory. In this 90-minute seminar, well-known EEO practitioner Oliver Allen will give you the tools to guide your agency managers and supervisors to av...

Leave and telework are complex forms of accommodation that cause a lot of agency confusion — and that has led to increasing EEOC decisions favoring the employee. Start reversing the trend with guidance from Joseph Kaplan, an attorney who regularly represents employees and labor unions. He’ll use his insights from “the other side” to guide you in: Recognizing when leave and telework are appropriate accommodations Knowing...

FMLA regulations can be confusing. Who is considered a spouse or child? What constitutes a serious health condition? How do you address suspected leave abuse? Get expert insight from attorney Robin Wink as she gets you current on the law and takes you step-by-step through analyzing situations so you can properly determine an employee’s eligibility for leave. Plus, you’ll learn: Employees’ and management’s rights and res...

It’s been over 35 years since the MSPB’s landmark decision in Douglas v. Veterans Administration listed 12 factors that agencies must balance when determining a penalty. Despite the Douglas factors being around so long, there has been no recommended approach for documenting them — until now. Join Robert Erbe as he discloses the best and worst practices for documenting the Douglas factors in light of recent MSPB decisions. Thr...

OPM has made performance management a major focus … And that means you need to as well. Here’s your chance to get practical, how-to guidance on one of the toughest components — performance-based actions. Veteran federal HR specialist Sarah Tuck will show you how easy it is to take action against poor performers when you use the 5 CFR Part 432 procedures properly. You’ll start by learning the basics of MSPB law and newe...

It’s required. And when it’s done well, the interactive process streamlines the accommodation process and helps ensure that effective accommodations are provided — heading off unhappy employees and discrimination claims. Benefit from the experience of civil rights and disability experts Jo Linda Johnson and Beth Loy. After explaining how the ADAAA impacts your agency's accommodation responsibilities under the Rehabilitation A...