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.
Articles Discussing Workplace Investigations.
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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!
Documentation: It Can Help You or Hang You
In this episode, Jen reminds us of the rules for creating defensible workplace documentation.
Should You Save Employee Interview Notes?
In this episode, Jen discusses the pros and cons of retaining employee interview notes.
To Be (Discoverable), or Not to Be: Notetaking During an Attorney’s Internal Investigation
Introduction
Picture this: you are on-site at a new client’s headquarters for a weeklong hostile work environment investigation into several internal complaints made against the CEO and CFO. This is the first engagement for the client so you want to do as comprehensive a job as possible to leave a
The Accused’s “Right” to the Complaint in Workplace Investigations
Employers must investigate potential workplace misconduct, particularly when it implicates internal equal employment opportunity policies.