Presented by Robert Erbe, Esq.

Proposal and decision letters have always been ripe with pitfalls and potential due process violations. And because the MSPB isn’t as “employee friendly” as many predicted, it’s critical to understand the Board’s thinking.

In this recorded webinar, expert Robert Erbe dissects recent MSPB decisions to illustrate how the Board views certain charges, nexus and reasonableness of the penalty. Then he shows you how to apply the MSPB’s rationale as you write proposal and decision letters. Minimize the risk of penalty mitigation or reversal by learning best practices to:

• Incorporate the agency’s theory of the case into the letters
• Draft the letters to “sell” the agency’s penalty selection so it holds up on appeal
• Incorporate – and exclude – specific language in the letters to prevent common mistakes
• Work with the proposing and deciding official to ensure all Douglas factors are properly considered
• And more