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" (LABR7009).
Credits:
1.2 CEUs
Learning Outcomes:
- Describe the laws and principles that encompass employee relations.
- Outline the rights and responsibilities of the parties in employee relations matters.
- Identify the differences between performance and conduct.
- Discuss employee and supervisory probationary periods.
- Outline the investigation process.
- Describe the procedures for taking disciplinary actions.
- Outline the performance process and taking performance-based actions.
- Identify procedures and case law for dealing with leave issues, including dealing with excessive leave use.
- Define the need and procedures for requesting medical documentation for accommodation issues and disability determinations.
Available Sessions:
| Session Code | Start Date | End Date | Location | Tuition | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| Session Code LABR7110-016 | Start Date Jan 05, 2026 9:00 AM EST | End Date Jan 06, 2026 4:30 PM EST | Location Virtual | Tuition $899.00 | |
| Session Code LABR7110-017 | Start Date Feb 02, 2026 9:00 AM EST | End Date Feb 03, 2026 4:30 PM EST | Location Virtual | Tuition $899.00 | |
| Session Code LABR7110-018 | Start Date Mar 09, 2026 9:00 AM EST | End Date Mar 10, 2026 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)
