# EEO in the Federal Government Course (Self-Paced)

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## Overview

Understand the key provisions of EEO laws as they affect federal employment. Learn about prohibited forms of discrimination, the federal EEO complaint process, and techniques for identifying and avoiding workplace discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. In addition, learn about the court systems, legal burdens of proof, and types of judicial relief related to discrimination against federal employees.

## What you'll learn

- Describe the federal-sector EEO program.
- Identify the EEO laws and regulations applicable to the federal sector.
- Explain the federal-sector EEO discrimination complaint process.
- Describe the tools commonly used in the federal government’s discrimination complaint process.
- Recognize sexual harassment and other forms of harassment in the workplace.
- Define reasonable accommodation for disability and religion.
- Describe how the court system works with regard to EEO complaints, what legal burdens of proof apply, and the types of judicial relief that can be ordered.
- Explain the role of federal appellate bodies in the EEO process.

## Curriculum

#### Module 1: The Counselor’s Role and Refresher Overview

- Revisit the EEO Counselor’s responsibilities and limitations
- Review the informal complaint process and recent regulatory changes
- Discuss confidentiality, neutrality, and ethics in counseling

#### Module 2: EEO Legal Update

- Examine recent case law and EEOC decisions impacting counseling
- Revisit Title VII, ADEA, ADA, Equal Pay Act, and other key statutes
- Understand emerging legal issues such as retaliation and intersectional claims

#### Module 3: Counseling Techniques Refresher

- Reinforce skills in active listening, empathy, and neutral questioning
- Explore strategies for managing challenging counseling sessions
- Practice framing issues clearly and factually

#### Module 4: ADR and Resolution Options

- Review procedures and best practices for referring complaints to ADR
- Discuss the counselor’s role in facilitating early resolution
- Identify resolution opportunities in complex or sensitive cases

#### Module 5: Reporting Refresher

- Ensure understanding of the Counselor’s Report format and requirements
- Review common documentation errors and how to avoid them
- Practice writing clear, concise, and timely reports using sample scenarios

## Pricing

**Tuition:** $1299