In this interactive webinar, the former CHCO for DHS will break down the complex RIF process, highlight differences that apply to the Department of Defense, and identify best practices and potential trouble spots in RIF implementation involving bumping/retreating, employee notices, grievances and appeals, and more.
President Trump has stated his intention to issue one or more executive orders that will impact federal employee discipline. Attorney Kevin Owen gets agency staff up to speed on what to expect and how it will impact the way your agency processes adverse actions.
Improperly denying sick leave will lead to administrative and legal complaints. Get guidance to correctly approve or disprove each request, as top leave expert Barbara Haga resolves common trouble spots in sick leave administration and shares best practices for compliance.
Using MSPB cases, expert Robert Erbe will guide you through correctly analyzing and applying aggravating, mitigating, and neutral factors in the Douglas factors analysis — so your agency can avoid common missteps that lead to penalty reversal or mitigation.
The new Williams and Butler cases have changed the rules for agencies taking action for excessive leave. Learn, from noted leave expert Barbara Haga, the proper way to address excessive absences today in telework and remote work situations, annual leave, sick leave, military leave, and more.
How deciding officials carry out their role can make or break your agency’s adverse actions on appeal. In this virtual training, Robert Erbe will share errors deciding officials make in drafting decision letters, strategies to avoid those errors, and techniques to prepare officials to be effective hearing witnesses.
It’s the critical first step in making your agency’s discipline stick. Along with dos and don’ts from recent MSPB cases, expert Sam Vitaro will share best practices to properly select and frame charges so they hold up on appeal.