This thorough but concise handbook offers supervisors and personnel specialists a step-by-step, practical approach to taking adverse and performance-based actions. The governing statutes and regulations are also reproduced. Major topics include the legal framework of adverse actions, jurisdiction, adverse action causes, penalties, proving the case, adverse action procedures, performance based actions, and adverse action appeals. (more details)

Ideal for federal supervisors and managers, and anyone who advises them, this handbook examines employee performance and conduct in terms of government accountability. The author offers indispensable and novel tips on managerial rights and responsibilities, improving performance, disciplining and removing unmanageable employees, and more. (more details)

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Updated annually, the FLRA Guide is a complete research tool on unit determinations, negotiability and the collective bargaining process, unfair labor practices, and arbitration. The Guide includes discussion of cases, laws, and litigation practice before the FLRA and reviewing courts. Major topics include jurisdiction, unit determinations and elections; labor organizations; procedures, substantive limitations on and specific applications of negotiability determinations; the Federal Service Impasses Panel; ULPs and remedies; review of arbitration awards; and administrative reconsideration and judicial review. This authoritative text is a component of the American Civil Service Law Series. (more details)

Updated annually, the FLRA Guide is a complete research tool on unit determinations, negotiability and the collective bargaining process, unfair labor practices, and arbitration. The Guide includes discussion of cases, laws, and litigation practice before the FLRA and reviewing courts. Major topics include jurisdiction, unit determinations and elections; labor organizations; procedures, substantive limitations on and specific applications of negotiability determinations; the Federal Service Impasses Panel; ULPs and remedies; review of arbitration awards; and administrative reconsideration and judicial review. This authoritative text is a component of the American Civil Service Law Series. (more details)

With this bestseller, all advocates will better understand how to support and defend against claims for compensatory damages and other remedial claims. This text offers thorough definitions, explanations, and guidance on a variety of issues including Title VII damages and remedies, compensatory damages, mitigation, use of witnesses, and back pay.(more details)

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This Deskbook is an easy read and an excellent resource for anyone dealing with federal disability discrimination law. Updated and expanded on all disability related topics including recent case law, regulations and governing law. (more details)

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Labor Arbitration Practice for the Federal Sector is a comprehensive examination of the arbitration process and advocacy. With extensive strategies and tips, this how to guide is dedicated to helping union and management advocates. Major topics include advocate selection, case investigation and evaluation, arbitrator selection, case preparation, prehearing practice, witness selection and preparation, hearing specifics: opening statements, creating a record, witness testimony, direction examination, cross-examination, exhibits, and closing arguments, and post-award practice. (more details)

Updated annually, this encyclopedic guide condenses MSPB and Federal Circuit decisions from 1999 through 2010 into concise, useable summaries. Cases are arranged by subject matter areas of Board jurisprudence and further categorized alphabetically for ease of use. Major topics include adverse and performance actions, arbitration/collective bargaining issues, attorney fees, Board procedure, jurisdiction and judicial review, defenses, discrimination, evidence, harmful error, hearings, PPPs, retirement, reemployment, remedies, RIFs, settlements, substantive offenses, timeliness, USERRA and VEOA. (more details)

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This encyclopedic text features summaries of federal sector arbitration awards addressing significant issues and major arbitration principles from 1999 through 2010. Awards are arranged by topic and keyed to arbitrators and includes a table cross-referencing arbitrators to the awards they have issued. Major topics include the nature of arbitration, the collective bargaining agreement, arbitrability, grievances, hearings, management rights, contract interpretation, common substantive arbitration topics, settlement, remedies, counsel fee and damages. (more details)

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Supervisor’s Guide is an introductory text to the supervisory actions that employees can challenge, the avenues available for pursuing such challenges and the tribunals responsible for hearing those challenges. Major topics include the basics of appeals and grievances, internal agency systems, external mechanisms, and actions that employees can challenge. (more details)

This concise guide is a must-read and reference for everyone involved in the advocacy process before the MSPB or a labor arbitrator. From prehearing to posthearing strategies and everything in between, this new title gives practical advice on navigating the advocacy process—and doing it effectively. (more details)

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This popular handbook explains to federal managers how to avoid errors that can result in findings of discrimination and how to defend themselves and their agencies when a complaint is filed. Also included is a discussion of the law on topics including disability discrimination, equal pay, and the acquisition and use of genetic information. (more details)

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Michael Corum, friend of the supervisor, advisor of the agency, has updated and expanded his 2003 classic, Taking Disciplinary Actions. While the title has changed to Disciplining Federal Employees, the substance has not. Supervisors, managers and those that advise them are coached step by step on how to take sustainable disciplinary actions with case examples, but without all the legal jargon. (more details)

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This multi-disciplinary text is essential for readers seeking to navigate through the complex laws governing the administration of medical-related employee leave. (more details)

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Intended for managers and personnel specialists, this entirely updated handbook simplifies Adverse Actions with a step-by-step approach to misconduct, performance-based actions, procedures, jurisdiction, penalties, appeals and more. (more details)

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A review of the steps of the Board appellate process and seminal Board and Federal Circuit cases from 1978 to the present, Best of the Board is a must have basic reference for agency and employee representatives alike. (more details)

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Easily access rules of law and commentary on seminal collective bargaining decisions. Written for negotiators, attorneys alike. (more details)

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Learn how to effectively and efficiently investigate allegations of employee misconduct with real life examples and sample forms. (more details)

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The author guides federal supervisors through the intricacies of discrimination law and demystifies the potential impact of EEO laws on personnel management decisions. (more details)

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A review of the laws, regulations, statutes and caselaw governing the federal government’s Senior Executive Service. A bibliography and reference section is included. (more details)

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Learn tried and true and creative solutions to resolving employee grievances, appeals and complaints. (more details)

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An indispensable guide for any EEO representative, attorney, or specialist. This text explores the development of federal sector EEO law through landmark decisions of the Commission and the Supreme Court. Mr. Hadley’s book explains the underpinnings of current federal sector EEO law. (more details)

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This convenient and practical handbook presents practitioners with comprehensive analysis of EEO summary judgment case law along with practice tips and sample motions. The book begins with a discussion of the rules and standards for summary judgment and explores these standards in relation to cases of harassment, discrimination, disability, religious accommodation, and reprisal. (more details)

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This title provides an extensive analysis of EEOC sexual harassment case law and procedure. It is ideal for EEO managers, supervisors, representatives, and complainants. Topics examined include: substantive explanations of issues present in sexual harassment and hostile environment claims, employer liability and managerial responsibilities, as well as proactive measures available to avoid problems, and how to properly respond to problems when they arise. (more details)

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Relatable and practical, personnel veteran Michael Corum assists federal managers looking to optimize their employees’ time at work with proven practices and inspired coaching. With thorough explanations of supervisors’ rights and responsibilities, this text examines topics including time administration, sick and vacation leave, attendance and tardiness, overtime, and alternate work schedules. (more details)

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This practical handbook explains and analyzes the changing topic of security clearance law and procedures. Ideal for agency and union representatives handling clearance cases or appeals, this book closely examines clearance procedure, including issues of evidence, contract and federal employees, appeals processes, nexus, admissions, collateral estoppel, as well as noteworthy case summaries, citations, and analysis. (more details)

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This comprehensive guide offers an authoritative examination of the FMLA, as well as an investigation into related cases and laws. Updated, revised, and expanded, this edition provides a detailed look into FMLA protections, coverage, legislative history, purpose, nuanced applications, notice and eligibility requirements, record keeping, and more with references to related litigation, best practice tips, and guidance on practical application.(more details)

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Carl Bosland has updated his seminal guide with analysis of the extensive statutory, regulatory, and case law developments affecting the FMLA and best practice tips to ensure that you remain in compliance. Includes information on the 2008 Amendments and a major overhaul of existing FMLA regulations. (more details)

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A practical, thorough, and comprehendible read, this book offers a detailed overview of the EEO complaint process from counseling through appeal. It is ideal for lawyers, counselors, officers, and EEO offices alike. (more details)

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This readable handbook guides federal supervisors and managers, step-by-step, through the FMLA process and the Act with tips, resources, and guidance for compliance. (more details)

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Whether handling performance, attendance, or misconduct-related issues, this book offers nuanced strategies, proven tactics, and practical advice for dealing with problem employees. Author Corum traces how to correctly identify then appropriately treat workplace problems caused by troublesome employees. (more details)

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A “how-to” approach to mediation covering analysis of the viability of mediation in a given case to writing the agreement and all topics in between. With advice on how best to achieve client goals, and tips on finding creative solutions for dispute resolution, this guide presents a thorough and clear explanation of the uniqueness, benefits, and purpose of mediation. (more details)

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Whether practicing before the MSPB, EEOC, FLRA, or in arbitration, the authors provide advice and strategies for mastering administrative litigation including hearings, examining witnesses, prehearing submissions, appeals, and more. (more details)

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This is the ultimate guide to discovery before the MSPB, and includes samples of discovery materials, a detailed examination of discovery procedure, relevant case citations, MSPB regulations, and more, to help maximize discovery and better prepare for litigation. (more details)

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Prehearing and post-hearing motions, as well as rules of motion practice are studied in this practical and helpful guidebook. The authors examine motions presented to the Board and the Commission separately, paying special consideration to how to most effectively use motions for the desired result. (more details)

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