Employee & Labor Relations

Supervisors play a critical role in maintaining workplace accountability while ensuring fairness and consistency. These courses provide practical guidance on addressing workplace issues while operating within federal regulations and labor agreements.

Courses may include:

• Misconduct vs. Performance: Understanding the Difference 

• Applying the Douglas Factors in Disciplinary Actions 

• Addressing Excessive Absenteeism (Cook v. Department of the Army Criteria) 

• Managing Off-Duty Misconduct and Nexus to the Federal Workplace 

• Supervisory Probationary Periods (Title 5 and Title 38) 

• Documentation Strategies for Supervisors 

• Conducting Workplace Investigations 

• Addressing Workplace Conduct Issues Early 

• Managing Difficult Workplace Conversations

Excessive absenteeism can significantly impact team performance and workplace morale. This session introduces supervisors to the legal framework and criteria used to address attendance concerns in the federal workplace. Participants learn strategies for documenting issues, communicating expectations, and addressing attendance problems appropriately.