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Articles Discussing Workplace Investigations.
Social Media “Investigations”: A Cautionary Tale
In this episode, Jen discusses the pros and cons of reviewing social media as part of the hiring process.
Internal Investigation Insights
In this episode, Jen offers some important insights for workplace investigators.
Live from Workplace Horizons 2024 — Episode 2: What Employers Need to Know About Litigation and Investigations
Welcome and thank you for joining us for this special edition of We get work™, live from Jackson Lewis’ Workplace Horizons 2024 from the Lotte New York Palace in New York City and the Wynn in Las Vegas. What follows are high level conversations on conference programs and why they were important topics to present now.
Employment Law Breakfast Briefing: Conducting Workplace Investigations (SC, NC, AL, TN)
During these sessions, Maynard Nexsen attorneys will address how to effectively and efficiently conduct workplace investigations, including discussions of best practices as well as the “dos and don’ts” of directing investigations. We will also address how to respond to a complaint, when to utilize outside counsel, and how to best analyze the information gleaned from the investigation in order to formulate a remedy and resolution.
What are some investigation interview tips for speaking to someone who may have experienced trauma?
Some Thoughts on Internal Workplace Investigations
We’ve all been there. It’s a busy afternoon. You receive an employee complaint via email. You think to yourself, “What do I do now?” The short answer: If there are key facts you do not know, you need to investigate the complaint.
Investigations Gone Wild!
In this episode, Jen reveals the biggest mistakes employers make in conducting investigations.
Employee Rights in Workplace Investigations
Employers often find it challenging to determine how much information to provide witnesses and respondents during workplace investigations. Do respondent employees have a right to know the substance of the complaint against them and/or the identity of their accuser?…
Dear Littler: How should we handle anonymous complaints?
Dear Littler,
Post-Investigation Mediation: Why It’s Critical
In this episode, Jen and Shaw Law Group’s conflict resolution guru, Julia Melnicoe Insel, discuss why post-investigation mediation is so important.
Managing Outside Investigators – Best Practices for Employers
When workplace misconduct, whistleblowing or harassment is at issue, employers commonly turn to outside investigators to help ensure an unbiased investigation that will withstand challenge in future litigation. Engaging an investigator who is an attorney helps ensure that the investigation file and report will be protected by attorney client privilege.
Managing the Rumor Mill During Workplace Investigations
In this episode, Jen provides practical advice about how to limit the chit-chat during internal investigations.
When You MUST Investigate an Internal Complaint
In this episode, Jen discusses when employers are required to investigate internal complaints.
Intensive Workshop: Conducting Effective Internal Investigations
Limited spots for our “Internal Investigation Intensive” are now available!