Presented by Richard Vitaris

It's very difficult to correct charge framing mistakes after the fact, so getting the charges right is the first step to making an adverse action hold up on appeal. Drawing from his nearly 30 years as an MSPB Administrative Judge, Richard Vitaris leads you through crucial issues you need to know and address to have discipline charges stick.

You learn how the fully functioning MSPB has impacted the world of charges and the trends and directions the board is taking. And, incorporating insight gleaned from his decades on the bench, Vitaris will share proven dos and don’ts so you know how to:

• Follow the best path for success by establishing a proper charge from the start
• Research the law on which the charge is based
• Avoid costly mistakes when it comes to “intent-based” charges and providing due process
• Connect the charge with the actual misconduct that occurred
• And more!