Investigations in the Workplace: An Advanced Workshop
ID#: LEGL 139 Objective
To provide hands-on training for conducting effective workplace investigations to prepare you for the challenges that can, and inevitably do, arise. A proper investigation can help insulate your organization from legal liability stemming from employee complaints of all varieties. When an investigation is required, it is important to have it conducted by a trained, competent professional. This advanced workshop is a combination of lecture, group discussion and interactive role-playing exercises. Participants will be given practical, comprehensive strategies in handling common, yet difficult, investigation issues.
Outline
- When, what, and why to investigate
- Legal issues and framework for EEO investigations
- Recognizing/addressing difficult investigation issues
- Managing aggressive complainants/accuseds
- Questioning strategies and skills
- Managing evasive/uncooperative witnesses
- Analysis and Credibility Assessment
- “He/she said” disputes
- Structure and content of investigation reports
- Following up with parties/appropriate action
Designed For
Human Resource Directors, business owners or CEOs, and Risk Managers
CLE: 8.0 credits applied for
*The use of this seal is not an endorsement by HRCI of the quality of the program. It means that this program has met HRCI's criteria to be pre-approved for recertification credit.
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