Presented by Robert Erbe, Esq.

Even though the MSPB’s non-precedential decisions are not controlling case law, they contain a lot of valuable teaching points and signal how the board will likely rule in the future. Federal employment law expert Robert Erbe has pored through all these decisions since the board regained quorum, and he shares the important lessons to be learned regarding what to do and not do when handling adverse actions.

AYou gain practical takeaways and expert guidance on:

• How the MSPB is applying existing MSPB case law to agency actions
• When a deciding official should consider a medical condition to be a significant mitigating factor in determining penalties
• How to navigate when technical difficulties can lead to untimely MSPB filings
• Strategies to ensure the proposing and deciding officials properly consider all Douglas factors
• Avoiding common pitfalls when drafting charges and penalties
• And more