MSPB Today: Changing Direction, Redefining Case Law

The MSPB continues to reshape case law as more favorable to employees. Several recent rulings will have a big impact – and if you’re not up to speed you risk having to defend an employment action in front of the Board!

In 90 fast-paced minutes, attorney, in-demand speaker – and former MSPB administrative judge – Sam Vitaro will outline the Board's key rulings from the past year, highlighting the areas that show how the change in direction is affecting federal employment law and explaining what it all means for the decisions you make every day.

You’ll hear how the MSPB is handling cases involving disability retirement, suitability, extended absence, whistleblower appeals, jurisdiction, settlement, nexus and more, plus learn about key Federal Circuit decisions. Mr. Vitaro will turn case law into valuable lessons including:

• Spotting the factors that strengthen or weaken cases
• Using the elements of specific adverse actions and those Douglas factors that lead to significant penalties

• The role of “intent to discriminate” in claims under the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act
• The burden of proof necessary in appeals involving disability discrimination arising before the 2009 ADA Amendments
• What you can expect from the Board going forward
• And more!

This event is an audio conference and can be accessed from the comfort of your office or conference room. Audio Conference registrants will receive an e-mail a few days before the event with complete instructions on how to participate. You'll be given a unique Event I.D. and PIN that entitles you to a single phone-line connection to access the audio portion of the event. The instructions also will include steps to retrieve the speaker's hand-outs.