Conducting Effective Internal Investigations

Your step-by-step guide to conducting a thorough, legally compliant internal investigation. Supervisors, Managers and HR professionals need to know the proper strategies and techniques to investigate workplace situations in a timely, unbiased manner. A proper investigation can be your number one defense against legal risk and liability! In this seminar, you will be provided with templates, sample interview questions and proven techniques to help you navigate confidential investigations in your company.

Investigations are necessary in many situations – some examples are below:
• Harassment/Discrimination
• Employee/supervisor misconduct
• Bullying
• Drugs in the workplace
• Theft (including time theft)
• Threats of workplace violence
• Computer misuse
• Formal employee complaints

Key Topics Covered:
• Creating a robust process for the organization
• Developing a 10-step investigation plan
• Maintaining confidentiality
• Interviewing techniques for different situations
• Navigating protected activity (e.g., FMLA, Worker’s Compensation)
• Determining a recommendation based on the evidence
• Presenting investigation findings
• Preventing retaliation & future misconduct
• How to avoid common investigation errors (e.g., recording, privacy)

***This seminar has been pre-approved for 6 hours of credit through HRCI.***