Federal agencies continue to struggle with employees’ prolonged and consistently sporadic absences. What's considered excessive? What types of charges can be used to curb leave? Can the agency take disciplinary action when an employee's excessive absenteeism is authorized for medical reasons?

In just 90 minutes, renowned federal HR consultant Marilyn Mattingly draws from key case law to provide specific guidance on how to handle employee medical leave in the federal workplace. You learn how to determine when to take action on AWOL cases, handle misuse of FMLA and leave for personal reasons, as well as how to use the charges of "excessive absenteeism," "inability to perform" and "inability to work a regular schedule."

Plus, you discover:

• When to refuse or grant LWOP
• How to deal with conflicting case law in this area
• When a charge of "inability to perform" is equivalent to a charge of "medical incapacity"
• How to defend the agency against allegations of disability discrimination when action is taken due to absenteeism
• And much more!

Ms. Mattingly also explains how to use the Cook criteria to determine when an employee can be removed for taking approved leave.