Federal Dispute Resolution 2018

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ADR-P1 | Developing a Conflict Competent Organization (Room Sabal)

13 Aug 18
8:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Tracks: ADR – Alternative Dispute Resolution

Speaker(s): Dawn Bedlivy JD ; Karen J. Dean MA, BA
An effective strategy for managing conflict is key for a healthy agency. It also needs to be competitive, manage risk well and be able to mini... More...

ATY-P2 | EEOC Mock Hearing (Room Sago)

13 Aug 18
8:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Tracks: ATY – Attorney/Legal

Speaker(s): Michael Bogdanow ; Joseph Kaplan ; Catherine Kessmeier ; Dwight Lewis ; Donald J. Names
Have you ever seen an EEOC hearing? If not, you may picture something like a television courtroom drama. That’s somewhat true, albeit wi... More...

BONUS-P3 | What You Need to Know About FERS and Social Security (Room Canary 2)

13 Aug 18
8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Speaker(s): John Grobe
Are you one of the numerous federal employees counting down the months to retirement? Or are you so new to the workplace that you can’t&... More...

CF-P4 | Become a cyberFEDS® Search Guru (Room Canary 1)

13 Aug 18
8:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Tracks: CF – cyberFEDS Users Group

Speaker(s): Deb McKinnon ; Kelly Whiting
While taking a deep dive into the 15 most-searched topics on cyberFEDS®, you’ll learn shortcuts to quickly locate legal and regulatory co... More...

EEO-P5 | Be Ready for Changes to MD-715 (Room Salon K-L)

13 Aug 18
8:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Tracks: EEO – Equal Employment Opportunity

Speaker(s): Lori Grant ; Anupa Iyer
This year EEOC implemented a change to Part J of its Management Directive 715, which is the policy guidance for establishing and maintaining an eff... More...

EEO-P7 | Putting Our Best Foot Forward: A Refresher for EEO Counselors and Investigators (Room Salon J)

13 Aug 18
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Tracks: EEO – Equal Employment Opportunity

Speaker(s): Oliver Allen ; Roslyn Brown
If you’re in need of your annual counselor or investigator training, this workshop is for you. Mr. Allen and Ms. Brown will use interactive&n... More...

HLE-P6 | The Who, What, Why and How of FMLA (Room Canary 3-4)

13 Aug 18
8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Speaker(s): Robin Wink JD
Ms. Wink will cover the true challenges, variations and intricacies of FMLA that stymie federal HR professionals as she takes a comprehensive ... More...

HLE-P8 | Everything You Have to Know About RIFs (Room Salon M-N)

13 Aug 18
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Speaker(s): Jeffrey Neal ; Debra Tomchek
As leaders set about reshaping their agencies, it’s hard to imagine an effective reorganization that doesn’t involve some sort of downs... More...

ADR-P9 | Can’t We Just Settle This? (Room Canary 3-4)

13 Aug 18
1:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Tracks: ADR – Alternative Dispute Resolution

Speaker(s): Joseph Kaplan ; Donald J. Names
Most federal sector employment disputes at the EEOC and the MSPB are resolved through negotiated settlements, but there’s not much forma... More...

ATY-P10 | MSPB Mock Hearing (Room Sago)

13 Aug 18
1:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Tracks: ATY – Attorney/Legal

Speaker(s): Michael Bogdanow ; Brian Bohlen ; Silvia de la Cruz ; Robert Erbe ; Thomas Lanphear ; Sherry Linville ; Deborah Miron ; Chris Sprague
This informative, realistic and engaging mock hearing — led by MSPB officials — will show you how MSPB hearings are conducted. You... More...

BONUS-P11 | The Art of Perception (Room Canary 2)

13 Aug 18
1:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Speaker(s): Amy Herman
Ms. Herman is a lawyer and art historian who uses works of art to systematically sharpen observation, analysis and communication skills. You&r... More...

CF-P12 | What Do I Do When a Manager Walks in My Office With a Problem … cyberFEDS® Solutions (Room Canary 1)

13 Aug 18
1:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Tracks: CF – cyberFEDS Users Group

Speaker(s): Gary Gilbert ; Leslie Lake ; Deryn Sumner
Providing accurate guidance to your agency’s managers is one of your most important duties. In this fast-paced, interactive workshop you&rsqu... More...

EEO-P13 | Disability Inclusion and Reasonable Accommodations (Room Sabal)

13 Aug 18
1:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Tracks: EEO – Equal Employment Opportunity

Speaker(s): Dexter Brooks ; Beth Loy PhD ; Derek Shields
Mr. Shields will explore the Inclusion@Work model that highlights critical strategies throughout the employment lifecycle, from application&nb... More...

Exhibit Hall Open (Room Royal)

14 Aug 18
7:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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Opening Plenary | Igniting FDR! Leading an Inclusive and Engaged Federal Workforce (Room Sabal & Sago)

14 Aug 18
8:30 AM - 9:45 AM

Tracks: KEYNOTE

Speaker(s): Tinisha Agramonte ; Oliver Allen ; Mika Cross ; Amy Herman ; Anupa Iyer
Do you have the vision and character necessary to be a true leader? Do you want to make your workplace more welcoming and engaging for all employee... More...

Refreshment Break (Room Royal)

14 Aug 18
9:45 AM - 10:45 AM
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ADR1 | Inventing the Better Wheel: Rethinking Federal ADR in the 21st Century (Room Canary 3-4)

14 Aug 18
10:45 AM - 12:00 PM

Tracks: ADR – Alternative Dispute Resolution

Speaker(s): Victor Voloshin
The world has changed since ADR was introduced to the federal government almost 30 years ago. And yet, many agencies still use the same method... More...

ATY1 | EEO Case Law Update (Room Sabal)

14 Aug 18
10:45 AM - 12:00 PM

Tracks: ATY – Attorney/Legal

Speaker(s): Donald J. Names
Staying current with EEO case law is nearly impossible, especially when the EEOC and its Office of Federal Operations issue thousands of decisions&... More...

BONUS1 | OMG, Not Another Meeting (Room Salon K-L)

14 Aug 18
10:45 AM - 12:00 PM
Speaker(s): Thomas O'Keefe ; Andrew Pizzi
Meetings can be an essential way to share information and ideas, plan and solve problems, develop strategies, and make decisions. The paradox ... More...

CF1 | cyberFEDS® Tips and Tools (Room Canary 1)

14 Aug 18
10:45 AM - 12:00 PM

Tracks: CF – cyberFEDS Users Group

Speaker(s): Deb McKinnon ; Kelly Whiting
Here’s your chance to learn more than 20 indispensable cyberFEDS® tips, tools and shortcuts that will save you an incredible amount of ti... More...

EEO1 | Sexual Harassment Allegations: Promote Healthy Dissent in Your Agency (Room Sago)

14 Aug 18
10:45 AM - 12:00 PM

Tracks: EEO – Equal Employment Opportunity

Speaker(s): Merri Hanson
Every day, it seems, there is another news source reporting sexual harassment allegations from years ago. Meanwhile, many agency climate surveys in... More...

HLE1 | Taking Successful Performance Actions (Room Salon J)

14 Aug 18
10:45 AM - 12:00 PM
Speaker(s): Barbara Haga
One poor performing employee can drag down the productivity and morale of your entire office. And based on responses to the Federal Employee Viewpo... More...

HLE2 | Hatch Act and the Midterm Elections (Room Canary 2)

14 Aug 18
10:45 AM - 12:00 PM
Speaker(s): Ana Galindo-Marrone
Opinions are proudly proclaimed; battle lines are drawn; social media has become a minefield. Its seems like it has never been easier for federal e... More...

ADR2 | An Ounce of Conflict Prevention … (Room Salon J)

14 Aug 18
1:30 PM - 2:45 PM

Tracks: ADR – Alternative Dispute Resolution

Speaker(s): Toby Guerin
Many organizations focus on the resolution of disputes through mechanisms such as mediation, coaching, ombuds and training. Although effe... More...

ATY2 | EEO Case Law Update: Upon Further Review (Room Canary 2)

14 Aug 18
1:30 PM - 2:45 PM

Tracks: ATY – Attorney/Legal

Speaker(s): Jo Linda Johnson ; John Sim
Ms. Johnson and Mr. Sim will cover complex and novel cases from each circuit, the EEOC and the Supreme Court. This session is ideal for plaint... More...

ATY3 | MSPB, Federal Circuit and Executive Order Update (Room Sago)

14 Aug 18
1:30 PM - 2:45 PM

Tracks: ATY – Attorney/Legal

Speaker(s): Peter Broida ; Sam Vitaro
For well over a year, the MSPB lacked a quorum and was unable to issue final decisions, while regional offices continued to issue initial decisions... More...

BONUS2 | Legislative Update: Pay and Benefits (Room Salon K-L)

14 Aug 18
1:30 PM - 2:45 PM
Speaker(s): Jessica Klement
In uncertain times, you are likely wondering what the Administration and a Republican Congress have in store for federal employees’ pay and b... More...

CF2 | Up Your Game on Performance Management With cyberFEDS® (Room Canary 1)

14 Aug 18
1:30 PM - 2:45 PM

Tracks: CF – cyberFEDS Users Group

Speaker(s): Don Rider ; Seth Supran
Attend this gamified session and compete with fellow attendees while focusing on best practices in performance management. You’ll learn how&n... More...

EEO2 | Don’t Make It Worse: Recognize and Combat Retaliation (Room Sabal)

14 Aug 18
1:30 PM - 2:45 PM

Tracks: EEO – Equal Employment Opportunity

Speaker(s): Julie Todd ; Allison Uehling
Reprisal is the most-often raised basis of discrimination in the federal sector and a constant problem for many federal agencies. Ms. Todd and Ms. ... More...

HLE3 | The Administrative Leave Act: What Do You Do Now? (Room Canary 3-4)

14 Aug 18
1:30 PM - 2:45 PM
Speaker(s): Robert Erbe
The Administrative Leave Act of 2016 placed controls on the use of administrative leave. Three new categories of paid leave now must be included in... More...

Shop Talk Networking Event & Refreshment Break (Room Royal)

14 Aug 18
2:45 PM - 3:30 PM

Tracks: ADR – Alternative Dispute Resolution, ATY – Attorney/Legal, EEO – Equal Employment Opportunity

Speaker(s): Robert Erbe ; Jo Linda Johnson ; Delia Johnson ; Denise McKenney ; Donald J. Names ; J. Douglas Whitaker
Join your colleagues for an opportunity to network and talk openly about your biggest challenges and discuss the hot-button issues in multiple disc... More...

ADR3 | How to Be a More Successful Advocate in Workplace Mediations (Room Sabal)

14 Aug 18
3:30 PM - 4:45 PM

Tracks: ADR – Alternative Dispute Resolution

Speaker(s): Michael Wolf J.D.
Gain a better understanding of the critical distinctions between successful advocacy in workplace mediation versus litigation.  Learn what to ... More...

AE1 | Conversations on Reprisal & Harassment (Room Boston)

14 Aug 18
3:30 PM - 4:45 PM

Tracks: EEO – Equal Employment Opportunity

Speaker(s): Oliver Allen ; Roslyn Brown
Ask the Experts provides an opportunity to talk informally with FDR’s most popular and knowledgeable speakers. These small workgroups allow f... More...

AE2 | New Section 501 Regulations: Personalized Assistance Services and the Other Critical Pieces (Room Atlanta)

14 Aug 18
3:30 PM - 4:45 PM

Tracks: EEO – Equal Employment Opportunity

Speaker(s): Dexter Brooks ; Anupa Iyer
Ask the Experts provides an opportunity to talk informally with FDR’s most popular and knowledgeable speakers. These small workgroups allow f... More...

AE3 | Employee Misconduct and Disciplinary Matters (Room Anaheim)

14 Aug 18
3:30 PM - 4:45 PM
Speaker(s): Peter Broida ; Robert Erbe ; Sam Vitaro
Ask the Experts provides an opportunity to talk informally with FDR’s most popular and knowledgeable speakers. These small workgroups allow f... More...

ATY4 | How to Lose a Case Before the MSPB (Room Salon J)

14 Aug 18
3:30 PM - 4:45 PM

Tracks: ATY – Attorney/Legal

Speaker(s): Silvia de la Cruz ; Thomas Lanphear ; Sherry Linville
Have you ever represented your client — agency or appellant — before an AJ without being sure of what the Board’s regulations req... More...

BONUS3 | Free Speech, Religious Liberty and the Federal Workplace (Room Canary 2)

14 Aug 18
3:30 PM - 4:45 PM
Speaker(s): Joe Bontke ; Ana Galindo-Marrone ; Joseph Kaplan ; Jessica Klement
The old adage is clear: Avoid talking about sex, politics and religion in the workplace. But your employees don’t seem to follow this wisdom.... More...

CF3 | It’s Your Call: Judge the Most Outrageous cyberFEDS® Cases! (Room Canary 1)

14 Aug 18
3:30 PM - 4:45 PM

Tracks: CF – cyberFEDS Users Group

Speaker(s): Sean Hurley
You are the judge in this fun and interactive session, and you’ll rule on the most outrageous and unexpected cases found in the cyberFEDS®... More...

EEO3 | Strategic Leadership for the 21st-Century Civil Rights Office (Room Canary 3-4)

14 Aug 18
3:30 PM - 4:45 PM

Tracks: EEO – Equal Employment Opportunity

Speaker(s): Kelly Goode ; Veronica Venture
Discover how to identify the leadership strengths and competencies required to take your EEO program to the next level, think outside the box to ge... More...

HLE4 | The Labor Relations Think Tank (Room Sago)

14 Aug 18
3:30 PM - 4:45 PM
Speaker(s): Don Rider
Join this interactive and solution-focused Think Tank specifically designed to get supervisory LR professionals and union officers thinking outside... More...

Exhibit Hall Open (Room Royal)

15 Aug 18
7:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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THC1 | A Q&A With the FLRA (Room Sago)

15 Aug 18
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Tracks: Agency Conversations

Speaker(s): James Abbott ; Jeffrey Neal
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THC3 | A Conversation With Special Counsel (Room Sabal)

15 Aug 18
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Speaker(s): Henry Kerner ; Debra L. Roth
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THC2 | A Conversation With the MSPB (Room Sago)

15 Aug 18
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
Speaker(s): James Eisenmann ; Debra L. Roth
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THC4 | A Conversation With OPM (Room Sabal)

15 Aug 18
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM

Tracks: Agency Conversations

Speaker(s): Jeffrey Neal ; Jeff T.H. Pon
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Refreshment Break (Room Royal)

15 Aug 18
10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
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ADR4 | Getting It Right: Using ADR Techniques to Implement an Effective Interactive Process (Room Salon J)

15 Aug 18
10:45 AM - 12:00 PM

Tracks: ADR – Alternative Dispute Resolution

Speaker(s): Kendra Duckworth Shock ; Victor Voloshin
The requirements for providing reasonable accommodations under the Rehabilitation Act are pretty clear. Yet, many struggle when it comes to the &ld... More...

ATY5 | Lessons Learned: A Docket Full of Anecdotal Evidence (Room Salon M-N)

15 Aug 18
10:45 AM - 12:00 PM

Tracks: ATY – Attorney/Legal

Speaker(s): Francis Polito ; Julie Todd
Two EEOC administrative judges will explain how they analyze the numerous cases that come before them, whether non-selections, performance appraisa... More...

ATY6 | Civil Service Reforms Affecting Whistleblowers and Agencies (Room Salon K-L)

15 Aug 18
10:45 AM - 12:00 PM

Tracks: ATY – Attorney/Legal

Speaker(s): Michael Bogdanow ; Louis Lopez
Whistleblowing has been on the minds of lawmakers over the past year. The Follow the Rules Act, the Dr. Chris Kirkpatrick Act, the OSC Reauthorizat... More...

BONUS4 | Hiring (Yes, Hiring) and Retention Are More Important Than Ever (Room Salon P-Q)

15 Aug 18
10:45 AM - 12:00 PM
Speaker(s): Mika Cross ; Jeffrey Neal ; Jeffrey Vargas
As agencies work to create plans for the smaller, more efficient government envisioned by Office of Management and Budget Director Mick Mulvaney,&n... More...

CF4 | cyberFEDS® Presents: When Mental Health Issues Impact the Workplace (Room Canary 1)

15 Aug 18
10:45 AM - 12:00 PM

Tracks: CF – cyberFEDS Users Group

Speaker(s): Allison Uehling
Reasonable accommodation and discrimination claims involving mental health issues can be some of the toughest to effectively manage. Come expl... More...

EEO4 | Identifying Barriers for First-Generation Professionals (Room Canary 2)

15 Aug 18
10:45 AM - 12:00 PM

Tracks: EEO – Equal Employment Opportunity

Speaker(s): Tinisha Agramonte
The Department of Commerce is conducting research to identify potential challenges faced by first-generation professionals — those who are th... More...

HLE5 | Anatomy of a Grievance (Room Canary 3-4)

15 Aug 18
10:45 AM - 12:00 PM
Speaker(s): Domenic Murgo ; Andrew Pizzi ; Don Rider
This interactive session incorporates three separate vignettes that represent various phases of the grievance process. Each vignette is followed by... More...

Luncheon Plenary | Moments in Silence (Room Sabal & Sago)

15 Aug 18
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Tracks: KEYNOTE

Speaker(s): Leland Melvin
Leland Melvin is the only person in human history to catch a pass in the NFL and walk in space. Mr. Melvin will examine his life through the p... More...

Dessert Break (Room Royal)

15 Aug 18
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM
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ADR5 | Bullies, Big Shots and Bystanders (Room Canary 2)

15 Aug 18
2:15 PM - 3:30 PM

Tracks: ADR – Alternative Dispute Resolution

Speaker(s): Tucker Miller Esq.
Abusive bullies, powerful big shots and passive bystanders can have a detrimental effect on mission success. These types of behaviors can infl... More...

ATY1-R | EEO Case Law Update [Repeat] (Room Salon K-L)

15 Aug 18
2:15 PM - 3:30 PM

Tracks: ATY – Attorney/Legal

Speaker(s): Donald J. Names
Staying current with EEO case law is nearly impossible, especially when the EEOC and its Office of Federal Operations issue thousands of decisions ... More...

ATY7 | The Value of Non-Monetary Settlements (Room Salon M-N)

15 Aug 18
2:15 PM - 3:30 PM

Tracks: ATY – Attorney/Legal

Speaker(s): Deborah Miron ; Debra L. Roth ; Maxanne R. Witkin
Federal agencies are coming under scrutiny from Congress and the Administration for providing monetary settlements to federal workers in employment... More...

BONUS5 | Make Your Training Work: It’s Time to Chuck the Box! (Room Salon P-Q)

15 Aug 18
2:15 PM - 3:30 PM
Speaker(s): Stephen Paskoff Esq.
Do your workplace training programs help reduce instances of discrimination, harassment and other improper conduct? Or are they simply an annu... More...

CF5 | Hidden Gems of cyberFEDS® (Room Canary 1)

15 Aug 18
2:15 PM - 3:30 PM

Tracks: CF – cyberFEDS Users Group

Speaker(s): Deb McKinnon ; Kelly Whiting
Some of the most valuable tools on cyberFEDS® may be the ones you aren’t using yet. Learn about one-of-a-kind resources available on the ... More...

EEO5 | Complex Issues in Reasonable Accommodations (Room Salon J)

15 Aug 18
2:15 PM - 3:30 PM

Tracks: EEO – Equal Employment Opportunity

Speaker(s): Gary Gilbert ; Deryn Sumner
The ADAAA greatly expanded the definition of employees with disabilities and reduced the need for extensive analysis to determine whether an employ... More...

HLE6-I | Defending or Attacking the Douglas Factors, Part I (Room Canary 3-4)

15 Aug 18
2:15 PM - 3:30 PM
Speaker(s): Brian Bohlen ; Silvia de la Cruz ; Robert Erbe ; Sherry Linville ; J. Douglas Whitaker
Determining the appropriate penalty is often the most difficult decision in an adverse action. The 12 Douglas Factors are key to making the correct... More...

ADR6 | Holding on to the Center During the Storm of Conflict (Room Salon J)

15 Aug 18
3:45 PM - 5:00 PM

Tracks: ADR – Alternative Dispute Resolution

Speaker(s): Phillis Morgan
How do you counsel, advise or interview employees in extreme distress without getting sucked into the maelstrom? When you get drawn into the d... More...

ATY8 | FLRA Case Law Update (Room Salon K-L)

15 Aug 18
3:45 PM - 5:00 PM

Tracks: ATY – Attorney/Legal

Speaker(s): Peter Broida ; Sam Vitaro
2018 started with an entirely new Federal Service Impasses Panel and two new FLRA members, as Colleen Kiko and James Abbott joined lone Democratic ... More...

BONUS6 | Legislative Update: Civil Service Reform (Room Salon M-N)

15 Aug 18
3:45 PM - 5:00 PM
Speaker(s): Jessica Klement
An unofficial but ongoing hiring freeze, reductions by attrition, “reforming” the civil service, “modernizing” federal reti... More...

CF6 | FMLA With cyberFEDS® and Barbara Haga (Room Canary 1)

15 Aug 18
3:45 PM - 5:00 PM

Tracks: CF – cyberFEDS Users Group

Speaker(s): Barbara Haga ; Leslie Lake
Get your toughest FMLA questions answered by your two favorite resources on leave — Barbara Haga and cyberFEDS®. You’ll take a tour... More...

EEO6 | The Power of Pilot Programs: Help EEO Soar (Room Canary 2)

15 Aug 18
3:45 PM - 5:00 PM

Tracks: EEO – Equal Employment Opportunity

Speaker(s): Mary Gibert ; Kellyann Williams
You have more EEO complaints than staff to handle them, and that’s not counting the backlog. You’ve been following the same processes e... More...

HLE6-II | Defending or Attacking the Douglas Factors, Part II (Room Canary 3-4)

15 Aug 18
3:45 PM - 5:00 PM
Speaker(s): Brian Bohlen ; Silvia de la Cruz ; Robert Erbe ; Richard Vitaris ; J. Douglas Whitaker
Determining the appropriate penalty is often the most difficult decision in an adverse action. The 12 Douglas Factors are key to making the&nb... More...

THC5 | A Discussion on Harassment in Federal Agencies (Room Sabal)

16 Aug 18
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM

Tracks: Agency Conversations

Speaker(s): Chai Feldblum ; Jo Linda Johnson
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THC6 | A Conversation With the FMCS (Room Sago)

16 Aug 18
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM

Tracks: Agency Conversations

Speaker(s): Richard Giacolone ; Denise McKenney
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ATY10 | Legal Ethics Training (Room Canary 3-4)

16 Aug 18
9:45 AM - 11:45 AM

Tracks: ATY – Attorney/Legal

Speaker(s): Peter Broida ; Maxanne R. Witkin
Join a lively and provocative discussion of attorney legal ethics geared specifically for federal government lawyers. You’ll gain invaluable ... More...

ATY9 | Advanced Mixed Cases: Where the EEOC and MSPB Worlds Collide! (Room Sabal)

16 Aug 18
9:45 AM - 11:00 AM

Tracks: ATY – Attorney/Legal

Speaker(s): Michael Bogdanow ; Donald J. Names
Mixed cases are confusing for practitioners and complainants alike. Because they involve an adverse action appealable to the MSPB and an EEO compla... More...

BONUS7 | Mentoring Intergenerational Relationships (Room Salon J)

16 Aug 18
9:45 AM - 11:45 AM
Speaker(s): Jeffrey Vargas
Research shows that mentoring improves employee engagement and helps organizations execute effective succession planning. But here’s the ... More...

EEO5-R | Complex Issues in Reasonable Accommodations [Repeat] (Room Sago)

16 Aug 18
9:45 AM - 11:00 AM

Tracks: EEO – Equal Employment Opportunity

Speaker(s): Gary Gilbert ; Deryn Sumner
The ADAAA greatly expanded the definition of employees with disabilities and reduced the need for extensive analysis to determine whether... More...

EEO7 | Comparing Apples and Elephants: Streamlining Diversity Benchmarking Using Data Visualization (Room Canary 2)

16 Aug 18
9:45 AM - 11:45 AM

Tracks: EEO – Equal Employment Opportunity

Speaker(s): Matthew Albucher ; Mary Gibert ; Dennis Oden
When the federal government benchmarks diversity data to the relevant civilian labor force, a major challenge exists not only in making valid compa... More...

EEO8 | Dismissing EEO Complaints Without Fear of Reversal (Room Sabal)

16 Aug 18
11:15 AM - 12:30 PM

Tracks: EEO – Equal Employment Opportunity

Speaker(s): Kelly Goode
Frustrated by another reversal of a procedural dismissal? EEO practitioners often face confusion as they strive to identify and dismiss those claim... More...

HLE1-R | Taking Successful Performance Actions [Repeat] (Room Sago)

16 Aug 18
11:15 AM - 12:30 PM
Speaker(s): Barbara Haga
One poor performing employee can drag down the productivity and morale of your entire office. And based on responses to the Federal Employee Viewpo... More...