> **Head West to receive the latest information on**
>
> **Employee Relations, Labor Relations and Workers Compensation**
>
> **at the**
>
> **2008 Department of the Interior's ER-LR-Workers' Comp Training
> Event**
>
> **Expanding Your HR-izons**

The Department of the Interior, Office of Human Resources announces the
2008 ER-LR-Worker's Comp Training Event, Expanding Your HR-izons.
Additional information is available at our website at
<http://www.doi.gov/hrm/OHRFY08TrainingEvent.html>

During the HR Training Event, DOI is offering a variety of sessions to
help you increase your knowledge of Employee Relations, Labor Relations
and Workers' Compensation and to improve your skills as an HR
consultant.

These sessions will be lead by representatives from DOI, OPM, DOL, FLRA,
FELTG and MicroPact. Subject matter experts will offer an intensive,
high-energy learning experience on the selected topics. If you are
responsible for administering ER, LR or OWCP programs in your bureau or
providing counseling to managers or employees in these related areas,
you don't want to miss out on these informative sessions. In order to
accommodate everyone's needs, some sessions will be offered more than
once.

In addition to the sessions held on September 9, 10, and 11, 2008, this
year's training event will feature a pre-event workshop on Performance
Management the afternoon of September 8, 2008. We are also featuring Sam
Vitaro's update on MSPB and EEOC case law on September 10, 2008, and
Bill Wiley of FELTG will present a full-day training session on Employee
Relations on September 11, 2008. See the session descriptions for
detailed information.

Attached to this announcement is general information about this training
event and some frequently asked questions. The registration deadline for
this training event is **August 28, 2008**. The hotel registration
deadline is **August 8, 2008**.

**Information for 2008 Expanding Your HR-izons**

Location The training event and all sessions will be at the Sheraton
Denver Hotel, 1550 Court Place, Denver, CO 80202. The reservation phone
number is 800-325-3535.

> A block of rooms is reserved for attendees at the Hotel at the
> government per diem rate of \$140.00 per night plus tax. If you are
> staying overnight, you must make reservations directly with the Hotel
> and indicate that you are attending the U.S. Department of the
> Interior Training Event and want the DOI rate. This will ensure that
> you receive the proper rate. A credit card deposit is required and a
> valid credit card must be presented at check in to cover cost and
> incidentals. **No cash deposits are accepted**.
>
> Note: You must show a government ID at check in. The Hotel will accept
> reservations until **August 8, 2008, at the government rate**. After
> that date the government rate will apply only if space is available.
> If the block of rooms fills up before that date, regular reservation
> rates apply.
>
> The telephone number for reservations is 800-325-3535.
>
> The Sheraton Denver Hotel is serviced by the Denver International
> Airport, which is about 25 miles from the hotel. Airport shuttle and
> taxi service to and from the airport is available via a number of
> shuttle and taxi companies. The cost for shuttle service is around
> \$20.00 one-way. Taxi cab service costs approximately \$50.00 -
> \$55.00 one-way.

Training September 9 - 11, 2008 (Pre-Event session on September 8)

Event Dates

Training Registration will begin on Monday, September 8 (12:00 PM --
4:00

Event Times PM). The Performance Management Pre-Event will begin at
12:30 PM.

The Training Event schedule will provide the times of daily sessions
starting on

> Tuesday, September 9, 2008. The training event is scheduled to run for
> the full day each day and all attendees are expected to be there for
> the full day, unless otherwise noted.
>
> Plan your travel schedule to allow you to remain until the scheduled
> end of the Training Event.

Tuition Training event\-- \$535

Pre-Event session is included in the total cost.

> Tuition includes breakfast and breaks each day. Lunch will be included
> for all attendees on Wednesday, September 10, 2008. Your per diem must
> be reduced by the amount of those provided meals.

How to Be sure to register for the Training event early.

Register All participants should apply on-line using "DOI LEARN" at
[https://doilearn.doi.gov/]{.underline}

> Once your supervisor approves your conference participation, log back
> into DOI LEARN and print out your SF 182. You can do this by:

-   Logging into [https://doilearn.doi.gov/]{.underline}

-   Click on the My Courses Tab

-   Click on the on-line courses link

-   In the search box, type the "Workers' Comp".

-   Find the **2008 HR OWCP, Labor & Employee Relations Training**.
    Click on the SF 182 link next to the course title.

-   Fax the SF 182 directly to directly to Nick Chomycia at (202)
    219-2184

Make sure to complete all sections of your SF-182 to include Section C
-- Cost and Billing Information and Sections D and E Approvals and
Concurrences. Failure to submit your SF- 182 will delay your full
registration.

Register Department of the Interior, 202-219-2184 (Attention: Nick
Chomyica). Registration deadline is **Thursday, August 28, 2008**.

> **You cannot pay for the Training Event by government credit card to
> for this event.** Please register in DOI LEARN and use the SF-182 in
> the DOI LEARN system.

For More Check out the Frequently Asked Questions. If your questions
aren't

Information there, you can fax us at 202-219-2184 or call:

ER Nick Chomycia 202-208-6107

> LR Jodi Vargas 202-208-7764
>
> OWCP Carmen Craddock 202-208-0144

**FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS**

**What is the cost of the training event?**

Training Event \$535.00

Pre-Event Included in overall cost

**Is there a discount for registering more than one employee from a
Bureau?**

No -- All attendees pay the same flat rate fee.

**What is the attire?**

The attire during the Training Event is business casual.

**What is the address of the Hotel?**

Sheraton Denver Hotel

1550 Place Court

Denver, CO 82020

Phone: (303) 893-3333

**Do I need to make my own hotel reservations?**

Yes, you must make your own hotel reservations. A block of rooms at the
government per diem rate of \$140 plus tax, have been reserved. Make
your reservations directly with the Hotel indicating that you are
attending the US Department of the Interior Training Event and want the
DOI rate. The telephone number for reservations is 800-323-3535.

**How far is the airport from the hotel?**

The Sheraton Denver Hotel is located approximately 25 miles from Denver
International Airport. Airport shuttle and taxi service to and from the
airport is available. The cost is between \$20.00 - \$55.00 one way
depending on your mode of transportation.

**Is parking available? If so, what is the cost?**

Self parking is available on a first come, first served basis. Daily
rates are \$2.00 per ½ hour with a maximum rate of \$17.00 Monday --
Friday. Valet parking is also available on a first come, first served
basis. Daily valet rates are \$16.00 and overnight valet rates are
\$26.00. Overnight guests can have their parking tickets validated at
the registration desk upon check in for in-and-out privileges.

**Will any meals be provided?**

Yes. Tuition includes breakfast and breaks each day. A Luncheon Plenary
will be held on Wednesday, September, 10, 2008. The Luncheon and
breakfasts are included in the tuition for the Training Event. Your per
diem must be adjusted by the allowable amount for the 4 meals provided
(\$9.00 each day for breakfast and \$13.00 for lunch).

**Are childcare services provided?**

No, childcare will not be provided. Due to the intensive nature of the
training event, it is not appropriate to bring children to the various
sessions. Only the Federal employees registered for the sessions may
attend. If you have family with you, please ensure that you make
adequate childcare arrangements so you are free to focus on the
training.

**What time are training sessions?**

Registration will begin Monday, September 8, 2008 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm.
The Training Event schedule will provide information for the beginning
of each day and session times. The Training Event and sessions are
scheduled to run for the entire day and all attendees are expected to be
there for the entire event. You should plan your travel schedule to
allow you to remain until the scheduled end of the training.

**Can I register on the day the training event begins?**

No, you must register prior to the conference at
<https://doilearn.doi.gov/>. The registration deadline is **August 28,
2008.**

**Do I need to submit an SF-182 form?**

Yes. All participants are required to complete an SF-182 for agency use.
Along with registering in DOI LEARN, please submit a completed SF-182
form with your Training registration form to Nick Chomycia, FAX
202-219-2184.

**Can I send the registration form and send the payment information
later?**

No. Your Training registration is not complete until you register in DOI
LEARN and a SF-182 is received.

**When will I receive confirmation on my registration?**

DOI LEARN will automatically send you a confirmation notice once; you
have registered in DOI LEARN and submitted a SF-182. If you do not
receive confirmation within 2 weeks of a faxed or mailed registration,
please call 202-208-6107.