The No FEAR Act

Overview/Description
The Notification and Federal Employee Antidiscrimination and Retaliation Act of 2002 (No FEAR Act), with an effective date of October 1, 2003, requires that federal agencies be more accountable for violations of antidiscrimination and whistleblower protection laws. This course will outline the rights federal employees have under antidiscrimination and whistleblower laws and provide details on how the No FEAR Act is being implemented. This course has been developed and maintained with subject matter support provided by the Labor, Employment, and Employee Benefits Law Group of the law firm of Sheehan Phinney Bass + Green PA.

Target Audience


Federal government employees; employees of federal agencies; supervisors of federal employees; managers of federal employees; employees who buy goods and services from the private sector for the federal government; employees who deal with the public who are looking to obtain permits, licenses, and address other regulatory needs

Expected Duration


1.0 hours

Objectives :

Behind the No FEAR Act

  • identify the main reasons why the No FEAR Act was passed

    • Rights and Remedies

  • recognize examples of prohibited personnel practices
  • identify the remedies available to federal employees who have been discriminated or retaliated against
  • recognize the essential elements for creating an office environment that is free from discrimination

    • Notification and Training Requirements

  • recognize examples of the types of topics that must be included to meet the training requirements under the No FEAR Act
  • identify the notification requirements under the No FEAR Act

    • Reimbursement and Reporting Requirements

  • identify the reimbursement requirements under the No FEAR Act
  • identify examples of the types of information that must be included in the annual report to meet the reporting requirements of the No FEAR Act
  • identify the timing requirement for filing the annual report


    • Course Number: fgov_01_a01_bs_enus