Federal agency personnel face the recurring problem of making fair and provable decisions that will stand up to third party review — which requires you to stay on top of recent decisions as well as regularly assess how the Merit Systems Protection Board is ruling. And with new members on board, the MSPB seems to be changing its approach and stance on rulings.

How does the shift in case law impact federal employment law?
And what does it all mean for your agency?

In just 90 minutes, federal employment law expert Samuel Vitaro reviews the most critical MSPB decisions of the past year and how the addition of new Board members will affect future decisions. You learn which cases have and have not withstood third party review, helping you minimize actions at your agency that could otherwise lead to costly claims.

Pointing out important lessons from decisions involving adverse action charges, penalties, security clearance, "sensitive position" removals, discovery, lack of candor and procedural issues, Mr. Vitaro shows you how to:

• Spot the factors that strengthen or weaken cases
• Use the elements of specific adverse actions and those Douglas factors that lead to significant penalties
• Consider the construction of charges and penalties in order to advocate more successfully

The new MSPB means significant changes in how it views charges and penalties. Don't miss your chance to understand what these changes mean to you and your agency!