Description:
Formerly titled: Basic Employee Relations
This course provides an introduction to the world of federal employee relations for those who need to learn about the fundamental principles and policies that govern the basic rights and responsibilities of agency employees in areas such as probationary periods, performance management and awards, discipline, conduct problems, leaves of absence, etc.
Who Should Attend?
Employee relations specialists and human resources practitioners working in support of human resources programs.
This course is intended for those who previously have not taken the now discontinued course titled "Federal Employee Relations" (LABR7009D).
Tuition:
$899.00
Credits:
1.2 CEU's
Class Type:
This course is currently being offered in the following training modalities:
- Online
- Virtual Instructor-Led - LABR7110A
- Class Length: This class is listed as a 2 day course.
- Virtual Instructor-Led - LABR7110A
- On-site
Learning Outcomes:
- Discuss the history of employee relations in the federal government
- Overview the laws and regulations, administrative bodies, and the federal court system governing employee relations in the federal government
- Outline the rights and responsibilities of the parties in employee relations matters
- Describe the requirements regarding probationary periods and termination during probation
- Overview the requirements for taking disciplinary and adverse actions
- Describe the requirements for dealing with leave issues, including f medical documentation
- Discuss the requirements regarding disability and reasonable accommodation
- Overview the procedures for filing grievances, appeals, and EEO complaints
Module 1
- Foundation of Employee Relations
Module 2
- Basic Workplace Rights in Employee Relations Matters
Module 3
- Distinguishing Between Conduct and Performance Problems
Module 4
- The Probationary Period
Module 5
- The Investigation
Module 6
- Adverse Action Principles and Procedures
Module 7
- Performance Appraisal and Taking Performance-based Actions
Module 8
- Types of Leave and their Application
Module 9
- Medical Issues and Reasonable Accommodations