Beyond Douglas: Penalty Determinations Done Right



When determining a penalty it’s important to take the Douglas factors into consideration, but your decisions must extend beyond them as well.

In 90-minutes, federal employment law attorney Robert Erbe will walk you through all the factors involved in proposing appropriate penalty that will survive third party scrutiny.  Mr. Erbe will not only address the penalty at the time of the decision letter, but also at proposal letter time.

After this seminar you’ll be better equipped to:

  • Explain the purpose of discipline
  • Discuss recent MSPB case law regarding penalty decisions
  • Identify the seven “Just Cause” factors
  • Advise managers on the proposed penalty
  • Determine a proposed and final penalty
  • Consider the “litigation” factor and looking at the case post-decision time
  • Handle the proposed penalty after the oral or written reply

Speaker and Presenter Information

Robert Erbe








Robert P. Erbe has been practicing federal sector labor and employment law for more than 20 years.  Currently, he is in private practice primarily representing the National Border Patrol Council.  Mr. Erbe has handled more than 100 MSPB appeals for numerous federal agencies, and is considered an expert of theDouglas factors as well as MSPB practice and procedure. He also writes the “Penalty Advisor” column forcyberFEDS®.

Relevant Government Agencies

Air Force, Army, Navy & Marine Corps, Intelligence Agencies, DOD & Military, Office of the President (includes OMB), Dept of Agriculture, Dept of Commerce, Dept of Education, Dept of Energy, Dept of Health & Human Services, Dept of Homeland Security, Dept of Housing & Urban Development, Dept of the Interior, Dept of Justice, Dept of Labor, Dept of State, Dept of Transportation, Dept of Treasury, Dept of Veterans Affairs, EPA, GSA, USPS, SSA, NASA, Other Federal Agencies, Legislative Agencies (GAO, GPO, LOC, etc.), Judicial Branch Agencies, State Government, County Government, City Government, Municipal Government, CIA, FEMA, Office of Personnel Management, Coast Guard, National Institutes of Health, FAA, Census Bureau, USAID, National Guard Association, EEOC


    Event Type
    Webcast


    This event has no exhibitor/sponsor opportunities


    When
    Wed, Jun 15, 2016, 12:00pm - 1:30pm ET


    Cost

    Standard Rate:  $295.00



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    LRP/cyberFEDS®


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