One of the most frustrating aspects of the appeal of a disciplinary action for an agency is the possibility that the administrative judge or arbitrator might sustain the misconduct, but then mitigate the penalty imposed by the supervisor. This course is designed to help agency representatives construct case evidence and an argument to reduce the chances that an adjudicator will find reason to reduce the penalty to some level below that selected by the agency.

Course Components

Chapter 1: Penalty Theory
Chapter 2: Douglas Factors 1 Through 6
Chapter 3: Douglas Factors 7 Through 12
Chapter 4: Tricks of the Trade (Penalties)

Learning Outcomes

After completion of this course, you'll be able to:

• Explain how penalty selection relates to the rest of the disciplinary case.
• Identify the various Douglas factors and their significance.
• Explain how mitigating factors should be handled.
• Discuss penalty mitigation as it relates to review by MSPB and the courts.
• Complete chapter assessments with 100% mastery and the final assessment with 80% mastery.

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