How to Conduct an effective Internal Investigation of Workplace Misconduct
Duration: 90 minutes
Speaker: Randall Schauer
Webinar Details
With the increase in employment discrimination claims and retaliation claims arising out of workplace misconduct, the importance of properly investigating claims of improper treatment of employees may be an employer’s only tool to prevent liability for workplace misconduct. Obviously, employers do not receive a warning from employees when something will occur that requires an investigation. Worse yet, because of a failure of training, supervisors often do not understand when an investigation should be initiated. Thus, it is vitally important to be ready when the need for an investigation arises. The courts have made it clear that an employer’s best defense against liability for co-worker harassment is effectively investigating the claim and taking appropriate remedial action. A good internal investigation is a critical step in this process.
This webinar, conducted by Randy Schauer, a partner in the Labor & Employment Department of Fox Rothschild LLP, a national law firm, will review the legal context of an investigation. Mr. Schauer will discuss the development of effective and legal procedures for an investigation, preparation for the investigation, witness interview techniques, and methods of determining appropriate corrective action at the conclusion of the investigation. This seminar will offer practical advice that is applicable in any size workplace.
Ageda
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Legal overview of internal investigations
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Receiving a complaint
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Preparing for an investigation
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Who should conduct the interview? Do you always need a lawyer?
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Basic guidelines for any interview
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Interviewing witnesses
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Interviewing the accused
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Concluding the investigation and determining appropriate corrective action
Logistics
- 90-minute webinar (Travel-Free) delivered over the phone and Internet.
- Unlimited listeners per connection - bring the entire department.
- Q&A session with the expert.
This event will be presented live by phone together with a PowerPoint presentation to be viewed on your computer. Internet access is not required for phone-only participants. The PowerPoint slides will be provided shortly before the event. Once you register, you will receive an email which is your receipt and which includes your instructions for dialing in and logging on. You will also receive an email reminder 24 hours before the webinar.
What is a webinar?
A webinar is a live Internet based seminar. Webinars are a way for participants in many different locations to see and hear a presentation and view PowerPoint slides. You can also have your colleagues attend the webinar using one connection.
What kind of equipment do I need?
You will need a computer with an Internet connection (high speed service such as DSL or cable works best) and a telephone.You may listen to the webinar through your computer speakers, in which case you will not need to use a telephone connection. Internet access is not required for phone-only participants, but you will not be able to see the speaker’s slides.
How can I share the webinar with my colleagues who may not be able to attend the event?
CDs of each program will be available for sale and can be shared with your business associates.
Can I get a copy of the PowerPoint slides used in the webinar?
The PowerPoint slides will be available on the materials page link in the confirmation email that will be sent to you no later than the morning of the day a webinar is presented.
How do I ask a question during the webinar? Will my question be answered during the presentation?
A question and answer session will be scheduled at the end of each webinar. You can then ask a question by typing it into the question box that will be provided to you duringthe webinar. You may also ask a question through the telephone connection. As many questions as possible will be answered during the Question and Answer period.