Local email 10/28/08: MSPB Case Law and the Douglas Factors

The MSPB has mitigated many agency penalty determinations because the deciding official failed to consider all relevant factors, improperly considered a factor, or assessed a certain fact under the wrong factor.

On Nov. 6, listen in -- right from your own office or conference room -- as Federal labor and employment expert Robert Erbe presents the interactive audio conference Douglas Dos and Don'ts: Using MSPB Case Law to Determine the Right Penalty.

In just 90 minutes, Mr. Erbe will guide you through the Douglas minefield, with a look at the most recent MSPB case law involving penalty determination -- so you understand how the board determines whether a penalty is reasonable and how it views a particular Douglas factor.

You'll get answers to questions such as:

Ø In determining an appropriate penalty, can a deciding official rely on a prior proposed, but not finalized, removal for similar misconduct?
Ø In response to a discovery request, is an agency required to produce e-mail communications between various management officials discussing what penalty should be proposed?
Ø What is the new "penalty trend" at the Board and what does the future hold?

Early Bird DiscountHurry! Register by Thursday, Oct. 30 to save $20.00! Click here to register. http://www.federalaudios.com/audiofed_5.html Invite your colleagues!

Connect to the audio conference from the comfort of your office -- all you need is a phone. Or, use your conference room and speakerphone, and invite as many colleagues as you like for one low price.

This conference is a must-attend for HR Professionals, Employee and Labor Relations Specialists, Employment Law Attorneys, Union Representatives, Managers and Supervisors.