Summer Civil Service Institute On-Line Registration with credit card payment, or PRINTABLE REGISTRATION form for SF-182 invoicing, by FAX OR MAIL FELTG proudly introduced a special one-week course, JULY 13- 17, 2009, for those new to the field of federal sector employment and labor relations law, with near-capacity enrollment. The CSI seminar provided intensive basic instruction on the fundamentals of the substantive areas of law and procedures necessary to properly provide representation and advice to agencies. STAY TUNED for the 2010 Summer Civil Service Institute announcement, and your opportunity to join FELTG for this annual, landmark training event! SPRING 2010 Info Coming Soon! June 7 - 11. Announcing the New FELTG Seminars Location: International Student House Ella Burling Hall 1825 R Street NW Washington, DC in the DuPont Circle neighborhood INSTRUCTORS: Peter Broida, Gary Gilbert, Ernest Hadley and William Wiley. Summer CSI Training with FELTG Registrations are accepted FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED and must be accompanied by a method of payment. There are no 'placeholders'. Early registration is strongly recommended. 2010 dates and location, agenda and registration to be updated approximately January. The purpose of CSI is to provide basic training in federal civil service law to students who are relatively new to the field and those seeking to advance in the field by broadening their understanding of the topic. The basic instruction includes an overview of several components of federal civil service law that focuses on how those various parts fit together and interact with each other.   This is a specially designed program for Human Relations, Employee Relations and Labor Relations Specialists, EEO Specialists and Program Officers and entry-level attorneys or attorneys who are relatively new to the field, and those seeking to advance their understanding of core civil service topics, the agencies created by the Civil Service Reform Act and their interrelationship. Join the FELTG staff for this new offering that combines all the basics of civil service law and practice into one course taught by the leaders in federal employment and labor law training. Each student will receive training materials especially developed for the CSI along with a Reference Materials CD. CLE credit for attorneys is usually available for FELTG courses with individual application to your state bar.

Summer CSI Agenda from 2009 Inaugural Seminar Registration Sign-in begins at 8:00 a.m. Monday, July 13th. A continental breakfast will be served each morning from 8:00-8:30 a.m. Students will be provided with a 10-minute break each hour and a one-hour lunch break from 11:50 a.m to 12:50 p.m. Sessions end at 4:15 p.m. Civil Service Institute Agenda: Monday, July 13: 8:30-8:40 Introduction and Welcome 8:40-9:30 Civil Service Reform Act of 1979, Overview 9:40-10:40 Office of Personnel Management, Overview 10:50-11:50 MSPB Overview, Conduct-based actions 12:50-1:50 MSPB Performance-Based Actions 2:00-3:00 EEOC Overview, Coverage and Procedures 3:10-4:15 Office of Special Counsel Overview Tuesday, July 14: 8:30-10:40 Federal Labor Relations Authority and Arbitration Overview 10:50-11:50 Dealing with Collective Bargaining Units 12:50-1:50 Office of Workers Compensation Programs, Overview 2:00-4:15 Basics of Legal Research and Writing for Employment Professionals Wednesday, July 15: 8:30-10:40 Leave and Medical Documentation 10:50-1:50 Determinations involving Individuals with Disabilities 2:00-3:00 Indefinite Suspensions 3:10-4:15 Putting it All Together Thursday, July 16: 8:30-10:40 MSPB Appeals Procedures 10:50-11:50 Preparing and Defending Adverse Actions 12:50-1:50 Processing and Investigating EEO Claims 2:00-4:15 Preparing and Defending EEO Cases Friday, July 17: 8:30-9:30 Compliance with Agency Reporting Requirements 9:40-10:40 Investigating and Responding to Harassment Claims 10:50-1:50 Mediation and Settlement 2:00-4:15 Putting it All Together For more detailed daily agendas, see CSI Flyer.   FELTG reserves the right to cancel a session, or make changes, upon notice. Early Registration is strongly advised as each seminar has a maximum capacity.

FELTG does not seek pre-approval of its seminars for CLE credit because the attorneys who attend often are admitted to many different state bars with many different requirements for CLE credit. However, we are happy to work with any individual attorney seeking CLE credit for attendance, and it has been our general experience that many states will approve some number of CLE credit hours based on submission of the course materials, an agenda, and resumes of the speakers. To facilitate the award of CLE, FELTG takes roll at every seminar and maintains a record of attendance for a minimum of five years, a requirement of many state bar associations. The bottom line for CLE credit is that while the responsibility for applying for credit lies with each attorney attendee, FELTG will work to assist in the application process. Please consult your state CLE commission for an 'Individual CLE Application' and let us know what submissions we can supply in your support.