Workplace Investigations: A Comprehensive Guide
Neglecting claims of discrimination, harassment, retaliation or other forms of criminal misconduct can pose significant risks to both your company and the people who work there.
This live, virtual workshop provides you with the knowledge and skills you need to navigate the complexities of employee complaints and allegations, safeguarding your organization from legal repercussions and minimizing potential liabilities.
You’ll discover the purpose of workplace investigations and review when an investigation is necessary. You’ll also identify best practices for conducting thorough, fair and legal workplace investigations. By the end of this program, you’ll have a clear understanding of the step-by-step process involved in a workplace investigation, including the crucial assessment of whether termination is the appropriate course of action.
Enroll today and equip yourself with the tools to help you proactively address workplace challenges, fostering a culture of fairness, compliance and resilience within your organization.
Course Outcomes
- Develop expertise in mitigating potential liabilities
- Master investigative skills for today’s workforce challenges
- Champion legal compliance to safeguard your organization
- Strengthen your decision-making authority to minimize negative impact
- Cultivate a proactive culture that thrives on fairness and resilience
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Course Agenda
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Workplace Investigations: A Comprehensive Guide
Neglecting claims of discrimination, harassment, retaliation or other forms of criminal misconduct can pose significant risks to both your company and the people who work there.
This live, virtual workshop provides you with the knowledge and skills you need to navigate the complexities of employee complaints and allegations, safeguarding your organization from legal repercussions and minimizing potential liabilities.
You’ll discover the purpose of workplace investigations and review when an investigation is necessary. You’ll also identify best practices for conducting thorough, fair and legal workplace investigations. By the end of this program, you’ll have a clear understanding of the step-by-step process involved in a workplace investigation, including the crucial assessment of whether termination is the appropriate course of action.
Enroll today and equip yourself with the tools to help you proactively address workplace challenges, fostering a culture of fairness, compliance and resilience within your organization.
Session 1: Deciding When to Investigate a Claim
- Discuss the purpose of formal workplace investigations
- Review situations that warrant a thorough investigation
- Summarize federal laws that mandate investigations when violated
- Identify urgent issues that require immediate attention, including discrimination, harassment, threats, theft and destruction of property
Session 2: The Framework for Successful Workplace Investigations
- Describe how to write and implement policies that safeguard the company and its employees
- Identify essential planning and preparation techniques for a formal investigation
- Discover best practices for collecting information from all involved parties
- Discuss ways to assess evidence, form a structured narrative and present the findings
Session 3: Handling Discipline and Termination Sessions
- Learn effective methods for documenting poor performance and behavioral issues
- Explore decisive strategies for taking prompt disciplinary actions
- Gain practical insights into conducting legally sound termination sessions
- Discuss ways to minimize the negative impact of terminating an employee