Defend Yourself & Your Agency Against Retaliation Claims
Federal agencies and managers across the Executive Branch may be surprised when the U.S. Office of Special Counsel (OSC) arrives to investigate a complaint of whistleblower reprisal or other alleged Prohibited Personnel Practices (PPP).
OSC has broad authority to investigate alleged PPPs such as whistleblower reprisal, nepotism, and unlawful hiring actions. An OSC investigation may last years, involve multiple interviews, and require significant collection of privileged and confidential agency information. OSC may also pursue disciplinary actions against accused managers and supervisors, with employing agencies bearing all the legal risks.
This live webinar will demystify OSC’s investigatory and prosecutorial process by:
Educating accused managers about OSC investigations and the kind of support they may (or may not) expect to receive from their general counsel and human resources offices.
Informing GC and HR personnel about OSC’s authority to obtain agency information and influence corrective and disciplinary actions involving the complaining and accused managers.
By the end of this webinar, managers, GC, and HR personnel will understand the ground rules that apply to the OSC investigations and prosecutions, and who bears what procedural and evidentiary burdens when OSC finds whistleblower reprisal or unlawful hirings occurred.
This presentation will not cover OSC’s Hatch Act authority or processes.
Who Should Attend?
Managers and supervisors
Executive Leadership
Agency Attorneys
Human Resource Specialists
