Many employers assume that initiating a workplace investigation after a complaint is inherently neutral and protective. A recent Tenth Circuit decision—Byrnes v. St. Catherine Hospital—is a reminder that the way an investigation is designed and
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Investigations Under Pressure: Getting It Right When It Really Counts Workplace Wake-Up with Jen Shaw
High-stakes investigations—harassment, retaliation, fraud, or safety concerns—are where credibility and process matter most. Jen shares strategies for handling…
Documentation Disasters: How to Write It Right (and Avoid Legal Nightmares) Workplace Wake-Up with Jen Shaw
‘Good documentation” is often the difference between a defensible termination and a six-figure settlement. But many managers either say too much—or nothing at…
Investigations Under Pressure: Getting It Right When It Really Counts – Workplace Wake-Up with Jen Shaw
High-stakes investigations—harassment, retaliation, fraud, or safety concerns—are where credibility and process matter most. Jen shares strategies for handling tough interviews, assessing credibility, documenting defensibly, and keeping investigations fair and trauma-informed, even under pressure.
10 Emerging Issues to Consider When Conducting Workplace Investigations
From the rise of remote work to heightened awareness of mental health, several issues are shaping how employers handle employee complaints and conduct workplace investigations. Here are ten emerging issues impacting workplace investigations that employers may want to consider.
Documentation Disasters: How to Write It Right (and Avoid Legal Nightmares) – Workplace Wake-Up with Jen Shaw
‘Good documentation” is often the difference between a defensible termination and a six-figure settlement. But many managers either say too much—or nothing at all. Jen breaks down what to document, how to write it, and when to escalate. Don’t miss this essential refresher on getting it right.
Employee Rights in Workplace Investigations: What Employers Should Know in 2025
Conducting workplace investigations can be tricky, especially when it comes to how much information to share with participants. Do employees accused of misconduct have a right to know the details of the complaint? Can they
Rethinking Workplace Investigations in 2025: Getting It Right from the Start
We’ve all been there. It’s a busy afternoon, and an unexpected employee complaint lands in your inbox. You pause and think, “What do I do now?” The short answer? If you don’t know the key
A Different Spin on Internal Investigations Workplace Wake-Up with Jen Shaw
In this episode, Jen challenges many of the traditional assumptions about investigation “best practices.”
A Conversation with Attorney Bridget Blinn-Spears
Labor and employment attorney Bridget Blinn-Spears helps employers navigate internal investigations with confidence. Hear how she guides business leaders in managing cross-generational expectations as the workforce becomes increasingly diverse.
A Different Spin on Internal Investigations – Workplace Wake-Up with Jen Shaw
In this episode, Jen challenges many of the traditional assumptions about investigation “best practices.”
Assessing Credibility in Internal Investigations
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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.