Elevate Your Federal Sector Operations with Robert P. Erbe and the Federal Employment Law Training Institute

The Federal Employment Law Institute is the premier training institute for federal unions and agencies seeking comprehensive training and education in matters of federal employment law. With courses guided by Robert P. Erbe of the Law Office of Robert P. Erbe, a federal sector labor and employment attorney for nearly 30 years, the Federal Employment Law Institute provides a wealth of targeted courses, from litigation and advocacy to leadership training and beyond, fulfilling the specific needs of various branches of the Federal employment sector.
Maximize Compliance and Knowledge of Federal Employment Law
Federal employment law is complex and ever-changing. Therefore, it’s essential to rely on the Federal Employment Law Training Institute for tailored training designed to assist unions and agencies in remaining compliant with the most recent regulations and laws. The courses provided by the Training Institute allow for a thorough understanding of Federal employment law and the ways in which the skills shared can be effectively applied to an agency or union’s day-to-day operations.
Enhance Efficiency with Comprehensive Federal Employment Training
The training courses provided by Robert P. Erbe and the Training Institute are both interactive and engaging, using powerful strategies to garner a memorable training experience, including real-life case studies, simulation trials and arbitrations, multi-media displays, and more. Led by an expert on the Douglas Factors and MSPB Practice and Procedure, Robert P. Erbe’s training courses are comprehensive and highly accredited. Furthermore, training courses can be custom-tailored to accommodate the unique needs of a specific Federal agency or union.

Training Institute Testimonials
“Robert [Erbe] never fails to impress. I enjoyed this session very much and took away a lot of great information.”
Robert Erbe provides the “best sessions at the [Federal Dispute Resolution] conference.”
“It was great getting the insight from Mr. Erbe. He gave me some ideas on how to prevent Due Process Violations.”
“I thoroughly enjoyed" [“Oh, the Mistakes Agencies Make in MSPB Cases”]
“Robert [Erbe] never fails to impress. I enjoyed this session very much and took away a lot of great information.”
Robert Erbe provides the “best sessions at the [Federal Dispute Resolution] conference.”
“It was great getting the insight from Mr. Erbe. He gave me some ideas on how to prevent Due Process Violations.”
“I thoroughly enjoyed" [“Oh, the Mistakes Agencies Make in MSPB Cases”]
“Robert [Erbe] never fails to impress. I enjoyed this session very much and took away a lot of great information.”
Robert Erbe provides the “best sessions at the [Federal Dispute Resolution] conference.”
Robert P. Erbe’s Training Presentations
Robert P. Erbe of the Law Office of Robert P. Erbe has taken part in numerous training presentations. In 2014, Mr. Erbe’s outstanding training presentations were recognized by the Department of Homeland Security as he was awarded the DHS General Counsel’s Excellence in Training Award.

His catalog of training presentations includes the following:
- Documenting the Douglas Factors: When, Why & How
- Promoting the Efficiency of the Service: Getting Results and Avoiding Mistakes
- Defending & Attacking Adverse Action Charges
- Preventing Due Process Violations that Destroy Your Adverse Actions
- What You Can and Should Do About Sick Leave Abuse in Your Agency
- Defending Adverse Actions Before the MSPB, EEOC and in Arbitration
- Taking Steps to Curb Administrative Leave
- Oh, the Mistakes Agencies Make in MSPB Cases
- Taking and Defending Adverse Actions Under the Biden Administration Policies
- Effectively Implementing a Probationary Notification System
- Terminations During Probation: Avoiding Due Process Violations in Your Agency
- Understanding & Defending Constructive Adverse Actions
- Preparing to Question the Deciding Official at the MSPB Hearing
- Anatomy of the Deciding Official’s Testimony at the MSPB Hearing
- 10 Mistakes that Can Wreck and Adverse Action
- Now is the Time for Alternative Discipline
- Douglas Dos and Don’ts: Using MSPB Case Law to Determine the Right Penalty
- The Art of Determining the Proposed Penalty
- The Administrative Leave Act: What Do You Do Now?
- MSPB Case Law Update
- Legal Considerations in Settlement Agreements
- Analyzing Fitness for Duty/Disability Issues
- Understanding the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA)
- Know Your Douglas Factors
- Beyond Douglas: Penalty Determinations Done Right
- Proving Integrity-Related Misconduct Offenses in Your Agency
- Effectively Addressing the Douglas Mitigating Factors
- Drafting Winning Proposal and Decision Letters: Supporting Your Penalty, Avoiding Reversal
- How the New MSPB is Reshaping Discipline in the Federal Workplace
- Improving Employee Performance and Taking Action When Necessary
- Dispelling the Myths: The Truth on Invoking Indefinite Suspensions
- The Douglas Factors: Dos, Don’ts and Deciding Official Preparation
- Understanding the Probationary Period and Terminations
- Defending and Reducing Attorney Fee Claims before the MSPB
- Protecting Government Interests Through the Use of Indefinite Suspensions
- Avoiding Litigation While Insuring the Integrity of Personnel Files From Performance to Conduct: Handling Employee Issues in a Hybrid Work Environment
- FECA Restoration Rights: Defending Actions Before the MSPB
- Proposal Letters, Decision Letters & Douglas Factors
- Union Representative’s Guide to the Douglas Factors

Discover How Your Agency or Union Can Benefit from Robert P. Erbe’s Training Courses and Seminars
Join the growing number of satisfied unions and agencies who have used Robert P. Erbe’s training courses and seminars with the Federal Employment Law Institute to enhance the efficiency of their federal sector operations. Contact the Law Office of Robert P. Erbe to learn more about the Training Institute and the tailored courses available for your agency today.