Description:
Formerly titled: Basic Employee Relations This course provides an introduction to the world of federal employee relations for those who need to learn about the fundamental principles and policies that govern the basic rights and responsibilities of agency employees in areas such as probationary periods, performance management and awards, discipline, conduct problems, leaves of absence, etc.
Duration:
2 days
Level:
Foundational
Who Should Attend?
Employee relations specialists and human resources practitioners working in support of human resources programs. This course is intended for those who previously have not taken the now discontinued course titled "Federal Employee Relations" (LABR7009D).
Credits:
1.2 CEUs
Learning Outcomes:
- Discuss the history of employee relations in the federal government.
- Overview the laws and regulations, administrative bodies, and the federal court system governing employee relations in the federal government.
- Outline the rights and responsibilities of the parties in employee relations matters.
- Describe the requirements regarding probationary periods and termination during probation.
- Overview the requirements for taking disciplinary and adverse actions.
- Describe the requirements for dealing with leave issues, including f medical documentation.
- Discuss the requirements regarding disability and reasonable accommodation.
- Overview the procedures for filing grievances, appeals, and EEO complaints.
Available Sessions:
| Session Code | Start Date | End Date | Location | Tuition | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Session Code LABR7110-009 | Start Date Jun 23, 2025 9:00 AM EST | End Date Jun 24, 2025 4:30 PM EST | Location Virtual | Tuition $899.00 | |
| Session Code LABR7110-010 | Start Date Jul 07, 2025 9:00 AM EST | End Date Jul 08, 2025 4:30 PM EST | Location Virtual | Tuition $899.00 | |
| Session Code LABR7110-011 | Start Date Aug 11, 2025 9:00 AM EST | End Date Aug 12, 2025 4:30 PM EST | Location Virtual | Tuition $899.00 | |
| Session Code LABR7110-012 | Start Date Aug 25, 2025 9:00 AM EST | End Date Aug 26, 2025 4:30 PM EST | Location Virtual | Tuition $899.00 | |
| Session Code LABR7110-013 | Start Date Sep 22, 2025 9:00 AM EST | End Date Sep 23, 2025 4:30 PM EST | Location Virtual | Tuition $899.00 | |
| Session Code LABR7110-014 | Start Date Oct 20, 2025 9:00 AM EST | End Date Oct 21, 2025 4:30 PM EST | Location Virtual | Tuition $899.00 | |
| Session Code LABR7110-015 | Start Date Dec 01, 2025 9:00 AM EST | End Date Dec 02, 2025 4:30 PM EST | Location Virtual | Tuition $899.00 |
Module 1
Foundation of Employee Relations
Module 2
Basic Workplace Rights in Employee Relations Matters
Module 3
Distinguishing Between Conduct and Performance Problems
Module 4
The Probationary Period
Module 5
The Investigation
Module 6
Adverse Action Principles and Procedures
Module 7
Performance Appraisal and Taking Performance-based Actions
Module 8
Types of Leave and their Application
Module 9
Medical Issues and Reasonable Accommodations
Other Recommended Courses:
- Workers Compensation and Disability Retirement (BENE8104)
- CSRS and FERS Retirement and Benefits (BENE8201)
