Presented by Robert P. Erbe

Falsification, lack of candor, conversion and other integrity-related offenses can result in significant penalties, including lengthy suspension or removal from federal service. These charges constitute a bulk of federal agencies’ adverse actions, but each charge has its own unique elements and penalty implications. Here’s your opportunity to learn all about the required elements as well as how to prove the most frequent integrity-related misconduct offenses.

Attorney Robert Erbe will explain the differences between the offenses and how selecting the particular charge may impact the penalty determinations. You’ll also learn about cases where the MSPB overturned an agency's integrity-related penalty so you know where mistakes are commonly made and how to avoid them. Plus, you’ll discover how to:

• Examine an integrity related offense and select the proper provable charge
• Evaluate and deal with an employee’s plausible explanation for a falsification charge
• Identify the elements of all the integrity-related offenses
• Choose between charging falsification or lack of candor
• And more!