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Settlement Related Titles
Subcategories: Alternative Dispute Resolution | Drafting Settlement Agreements


A Guide to Merit Systems Protection Board Law and Practice
A Guide to MSPB Law and Practice, 2023
New Release
By: Broida
Price: $775.00
Sku: 23MSPB
Edition: 40th/2023
ISBN: 978-1-956013-22-1
Availability: IN-STOCK
Samples: Table of Contents ------- Text Sample

In three volumes, updated annually, the MSPB Guide is a complete research tool for Board cases, laws, procedure, and litigation practice and is the seminal text on this complex area of the law. Major topics include jurisdiction, appeals, discovery, hearings, evidence, PFRs, adverse actions and discipline, nexus and mitigation, substantive offenses, performance cases, RIFs, prohibited personnel practices, retirement, attorney fees, settlement, remedies, and judicial review. This authoritative text is a component of the American Civil Service Law Series. (more details)




A Guide to Federal Labor Relations Authority Law and Practice
A Guide to FLRA Law and Practice, 2023
New Release
By: Broida
Price: $775.00
Sku: 23FLRA
Edition: 36th/2023
ISBN: 978-1-956013-23-8
Availability: IN-STOCK
Samples: Table of Contents ------- Text Sample

In two volumes, Updated annually, the FLRA Guide is a complete research tool on unit determinations, negotiability and the collective bargaining process, unfair labor practices, and constraints on arbitration. The Guide includes discussion of cases, laws, and litigation practice before the FLRA and its reviewing courts. Major topics include jurisdiction, unit determinations and elections; labor organizations; procedures and 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)




A Guide to Federal Sector Equal Employment Law and Practice
A Guide to Federal Sector Equal Employment Law and Practice, 2023
New Release
By: Natania Davis and Founding Author Ernest C. Hadley
Price: $775.00
Sku: 23EEO
Edition: 36th/2023
ISBN: 978-1-956013-24-5
Availability: IN-STOCK
Samples: Table of Contents | Text Sample

Updated annually, the EEO Guide, written by Natania Davis with Ernie Hadley, Founding Author, offers the most comprehensive analysis of federal sector EEO decisions, litigation practice, statutes, regulations, policies, guidance, and practical advice available to practitioners. This indispensable text is a component of the American Civil Service Law Series. (more details)




Principles of Federal Sector Arbitration Law
Principles of Federal Sector Arbitration Law, 2023
New Release
By: Broida
Price: $250.00
Sku: 23POA
Edition: 8th/2023
ISBN: 978-1-956013-16-0
Availability: IN-STOCK
Samples: Table of Contents ------- Text Sample

This encyclopedic text features summaries of federal sector arbitration awards addressing significant issues and major arbitration principles from 1999 through 2022. Awards are arranged by topic. Principles 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, attorney fees and damages. (more details)




Consolidated Federal Sector EEO Update 2004-2023
Consolidated EEO Update 2004-2023
New Release
By: Gilbert & Sumner
Price: $250.00
Sku: 23CEUP
Edition: 14th/2023
ISBN: 978-1-956013-19-1
Availability: IN-STOCK
Samples: Table of Contents ------- Text Sample

Updated annually, this comprehensive text digests notable Commission and federal court employment discrimination decisions from 2003 through early 2023 and reviews EEO laws, regulations, and guidance. Major topics include recent trends in the law; bases of discrimination; attorney fees; class actions; compensatory damages; appellate review; evidence; harassment; hearings; mixed cases; procedures; remedies; reprisal; settlement; and sexual harassment. (more details)




MSPB Case Summaries
MSPB Case Summaries, 2023
New Release
By: Broida & Davis
Price: $250.00
Sku: 23MSCS
Edition: 14th/2023
ISBN: 978-1-956013-17-7
Availability: IN-STOCK
Samples: Table of Contents ------- Text Sample

Updated annually, this encyclopedic guide condenses MSPB and Federal Circuit decisions from 1999 through early 2023 into concise, usable summaries. Cases are arranged by subject matter areas and further categorized alphabetically. The MSPB Reference Materials free download and an index and table of cases rounds out this research tool. 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, mitigation, prohibited personnel practices, retirement, reemployment, remedies, RIFs, settlements, substantive offenses, timeliness, USERRA and VEOA. (more details)




The Complete Federal Supervisor's Guide to Human Resources Management
The Complete Federal Supervisor's Guide to Human Resources Management, 2022
New Release
By: Corum
Price: $160.00
Sku: 22FSHR
Edition: 2nd/2022
ISBN: 978-1-956013-07-8
Samples: Table of Contents ------- Text Sample

This newly updated handbook on managing federal employees covers, from a supervisor's perspective, every important aspect of human resources management from hiring to firing. This book details the rules, strategies, and tactics that federal supervisors need, including hiring the right people, structuring jobs to best motivate them, managing their performance, maintaining discipline, and managing their time. Each chapter concludes with a summary and checklist for dealing with each issue. (more details)




Settlement Forms
for MSPB and EEOC Federal Personnel Litigation
Settlement Forms for MSPB and EEOC By: Broida
Price: $160.00
Sku: 21SFME
Edition: 2nd/2014
ISBN: 978-1-956013-00-9
Samples: Table of Contents ------- Text Sample

Newly updated, this guide provides practice notes and examples of provisions that are grouped by settlement topics. Major settlement provision topics include access to and return of agency property and access to facilities, actions upon and consequences of breach, cancellation or rescission of action, conditions of ongoing employment, construction of agreement, disclosure and maintenance of information, enforcement, financial considerations for the appellant, future employment, introductory clauses, leave status, performance, promotion, substituted employment actions, termination of appeal, waiver of rights, and miscellaneous settlement terms. (more details)



Resolving Disputes in the Federal Workplace
20RDFW By: Corum
Price: $100.00
Sku: PDF20RDFW
Edition: 1st/2020
ISBN: 978-1-941825-83-9; 1-941825-83-4
Samples: Table of Contents ------- Text Sample------- About eBooks & License Agreement

Provides instruction on how to resolve employee grievances, appeals, and complaints. Major topics include discussion of EEO settlements, defining settlement interests, creating settlement options, and finalizing the agreement. (more details)




Broida on Federal Sector Settlement
Civil Service Advocacy Series
14BOS.jpg By: Broida
Price: $125.00
Sku: 14BOS
Edition: 1st
Samples: Workbook Table of Contents
Format: 1hr 14min .mp4 video on CD-ROM; workbook; + optional 25% off Settlement Forms book

*optional 25% off Settlement Forms for MSPB and EEOC (+$125)

Peter Broida presents this video training course on settlement of federal sector personnel cases. Each purchase includes Mr. Broida’s lecture (.mp4 video file sent on a CD-ROM); workbook with reference materials and course notes–outline; and a bibliography. Major settlement topics include the basic components of an agreement; settlement notebook; checklist for a typical settlement of an adverse or performance based action; and settlement formalities. (more details)




Broida on Federal Sector Mediation
Civil Service Advocacy Series
14BOM.jpg By: Broida
Price: $125.00
Sku: 14BOM
Edition: 1st
Samples: Workbook Table of Contents | Advocate's Practical Guide to Using Mediation Table of Contents
Format: 1hr 7min .mp4 video on CD-ROM, workbook, and 05APGM book

Peter Broida presents this video training course on federal sector mediation. Each purchase includes Mr. Broida’s lecture (.mp4 video file sent on a CD-ROM), a workbook with course notes—outline and listing of related products, and a copy of The Advocate’s Practical Guide to Using Mediation by John Settle, a prominent mediator. Major mediation topics include: issues amenable and not amenable to mediation; reasons to mediate; preconditions to settlement; traits of a good mediator; sources of mediators and mediation programs; mediator selection; mediation structure; preparation for mediation; the mediation process step-by-step; development and review of settlement agreements; and keys to effective mediation. (more details)




Crafting Durable Settlement Agreements
12CDSA.png By: Tuck
Price: $160.00
Sku: PDF12CDSA
Edition: 2nd/2012
ISBN: 978-1-934651-67-4; 1-934651-67-2
Samples: Table of Contents ------- Text Sample ------- About eBooks & License Agreement

Crafting Durable Settlement Agreements is a complete research tool for negotiating, drafting and enforcing settlement agreements, with expert commentary and sample agreement provisions and terms. Analysis of relevant MSPB and EEO case law, regulations, OPM guidance, and MD-110, and Federal Rules of Evidence is included. Major topics include settlement principles and advice, guidelines for settlement, settlement authority, collateral use of and challenges to agreements and offers, preparation for settlement, alternative discipline agreements, last chance agreements, pre-appeal agreements, common settlement terms, enforcement, and rescission. (more details)



The Advocate's Practical Guide to Using Mediation
(2005) The Advocate's Practical Guide to Using Mediation
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By: Settle
Price: $40.00 On Sale! $24.00
Sku: PDF05APGM
Edition: 1st/2005
ISBN: 1-932612-44-0
Samples: Table of Contents ------- Text Sample ------- About eBooks & License Agreement

A “how-to” approach to mediation with advice on how best to achieve client goals and tips on finding creative solutions for dispute resolution. This guide presents a brief, but thorough explanation of the uniqueness, benefits, and purpose of mediation. Major topics include how mediation is useful, a step-by-step overview of the mediation process, mediators, preparing for and participating in mediation, confidentiality, understanding and using the caucus, working toward resolution, impasse and difficult passages, and concluding the mediation. (more details)



Representing Agencies and Complainants Before the EEOC
13RAAC.jpg By: Hadley & Sumner
Price: $225.00
Sku: PDF13RAAC
Edition: 3rd/2013
ISBN: 978-1-934651-82-7; 1-934651-82-6
Samples: Table of Contents ------- Text Sample ------- About eBooks & License Agreement

In its 3rd edition, this Dewey classic provides comprehensive analysis of federal sector practice before the EEOC. Major topics include individual and class complaint processes, theories of discrimination, pre- and post-investigation case evaluations, discovery, settlement, hearing practice, class actions, remedies, and post-hearing procedures. (more details)






The Art of Advocacy
What to Do and How to Do It Before the MSPB and Arbitrators
11AOA.jpg By: Fowler & Vitaro
Price: $160.00
Sku: PDF11AOA
Edition: 1st/2011
ISBN: 978-1-934651-53-7
Samples: Table of Contents ------- Text Sample ------- About eBooks & License Agreement

The Art of Advocacy is a thorough, yet concise, instructional text on effective advocacy before the MSPB and arbitrators. Major topics include the basics and importance of advocacy, Board and arbitration practice fundamentals, proof requirements, preappeal advocacy, discovery, motion practice, direct and cross examination, oral and written advocacy, and settlements. (more details)




MSPB Basics
A Brief Guide for the Distressed and Perplexed
(2004) MSPB Basics By: Broida
Price: $55.00
Sku: PDF04MSBA
Edition: 1st/2004
ISBN: 1-932612-34-3
Samples: Table of Contents ------- Text Sample ------- About eBooks & License Agreement

An introductory discourse on MSPB practice, MSPB Basics covers seminal Board and Federal Circuit decisions, Board processes and litigation from the initial appeal through PFR, and relevant regulations. Major topics include an overview of the Board, filing an appeal, the agency’s response and preliminary motions, discovery and motion practice, discrimination, pre-hearing practice, hearing, settlement, whistleblower claims, petitions for review, and significant decisions of the Board. (more details)



MSPB Basics: The Agency Edition
(2005) MSPB Basics: The Agency Edition By: Broida
Price: $55.00
Sku: PDF05MBAE
Edition: 1st/2005
ISBN: 1-932612-52-1
Samples: Table of Contents ------- Text Sample ------- About eBooks & License Agreement

For the benefit of agency representatives, this introductory, yet thorough discourse on MSPB practice covers seminal Board and Federal Circuit decisions, Board processes and litigation from the initial appeal through PFR, and regulations. Major topics include Board overview, agency appeal response, discovery, motions practice, settlement, discrimination issues, prehearing procedures, hearings, petition for review, counsel fee petitions, relationships with the judge, opposing counsel and pro se appellants, research, and significant decisions of the Board. (more details)



EEO Basics for Complainants
(2007) EEO Basics for Complainants By: Hadley
Price: $55.00
Sku: PDF07EEOB
Edition: 1st/2007
ISBN: 1-932612-97-1
Samples: Table of Contents ------- Text Sample ------- About eBooks & License Agreement

This introductory text offers a detailed overview of the EEO complaint process from counseling through appeal. It is ideal for lawyers, counselors, officers, and EEO offices. Major topics include what the EEO process is and how it works, precomplaint and informal counseling, formal complaints and acknowledgment, acceptance and dismissal, investigations, prehearing and hearing processes, settlement, and appeals. (more details)



EEOC and MSPB Litigation (download)
04EML.jpg By: Broida, Hadley, Gilbert & Wiley
Price: $80.00
Sku: 04EAML
Edition: 1st/2004
ISBN: 0-9729852-6-3
Format: download (.zip file containing executable) + optional 2 CD-ROM backup

Whether practicing before the EEOC or the MSPB, this training software explores and dissects each step of the litigation process. From pre-discovery to closing arguments, the speakers detail what practitioners before the Board and Commission need to know. (more details)



Arbitration Advocacy
97AA_new By: Angelo
Price: $75.00
Sku: 97AA
Edition: 1st/1997 (introduction by the publisher added in 2022)
Format: .mp3 download + optional audio CDs

Practical and engaging, this two hour audio course walks management and union representatives through the arbitration process with advice and analysis along the way. (more details)






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