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Articles Discussing Workplace Investigations.

Investigating Complaints Containing Second-Hand Information in the COVID-19 Era

April 7, 2020 | Jackson Lewis Filed Under: Coronavirus, Workplace Investigations

Jackson Lewis

As the country faces a wave of COVID-19 closure orders, individuals are being encouraged to report violations.  Hypothetically, these reports could originate from just about anyone – employees, employees’ family members, customers, neighbors, the general public.  Given the wide range of potential complainants, these reports may not always be based

Cross-Border Internal Investigations: How Headquarters Can Investigate Allegations or Suspicions of Wrongdoing Around the World

December 15, 2019 | Littler Filed Under: Workplace Investigations

Littler

Conducting a thorough, effective and legally compliant internal investigation is tough enough when the investigation is confined to the United States. When a multinational company headquartered in the United States needs to investigate possible wrongdoing internationally, there is a whole new world of extra challenges. Donald Dowling, Shareholder out of Littler’s New York office, offers an approach, and strategies, for conducting an internal investigation overseas.

Importance of Properly Documenting Workplace Investigations

November 26, 2019 | Jackson Lewis Filed Under: Workplace Investigations

Jackson Lewis

A recent decision from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit upholding termination of a state trooper for “hitting on” female drivers during traffic stops and breaching his Last Chance Agreement highlights the importance for employers to document investigations into employee misconduct and the reasons for any resulting discipline – or non-discipline.

Who is the Audience for an Internal Investigation Report?

November 12, 2019 | Jackson Lewis Filed Under: Workplace Investigations

Jackson Lewis

Too often, internal investigators mistakenly conclude that their reports are for the exclusive review of decision-makers. Sometimes, this may be true. However, more often than not, there are two audiences of which an investigator should be mindful – a primary audience and a secondary audience.

The Importance of Developing an Investigation Plan

October 30, 2019 | Jackson Lewis Filed Under: Workplace Investigations

Jackson Lewis

The importance of a prompt and thorough internal investigation is more evident than ever, and an effective investigation plan can protect the company’s interests when reviewing internal complaints. Consider the following when developing an investigation plan.

Conducting Effective Workplace Investigations

September 30, 2019 | Goldberg Segalla Filed Under: Workplace Investigations

Goldberg Segalla’s Kristin Klein Wheaton and Reshma Khanna join Timely Notice to talk about conducting effective workplace investigations. They discuss what workplace investigations are, what should be investigated, and who should be involved. They also dig into why employers should conduct workplace investigations and how an investigation can serve as

Considerations in Selecting an Investigator

September 20, 2019 | Jackson Lewis Filed Under: Workplace Investigations

Jackson Lewis

A threshold issue in any internal investigation is the selection of an investigator. A number of considerations will guide a company’s decision.

Commandment #4: Don’t Delay Employee Interviews- and Memorialize the Statements

August 15, 2019 | Nexsen Pruet Filed Under: Workplace Investigations

Over the last several weeks, I’ve been providing some practical advice on what to do and what not to do during federal, state or local investigations. Those Top Ten Commandments are:

How to Conduct an International Internal Investigation

June 20, 2019 | Littler Filed Under: Workplace Investigations

Littler

Imagine an anonymous worker at a multinational’s Egypt factory contacts the global whistleblower hotline and accuses the Cairo plant manager of dumping chemicals into the Nile. Or imagine the manager of a bank’s Mexico City branch reports that her secretary’s family seems to be trading on inside information. Or imagine an employee of a multinational’s Marseilles office complains that one of her co-workers keeps groping her. Or imagine the U.S. Justice Department contacts a multinational’s Milwaukee headquarters to ask about some lavish dinners the Middle East sales team hosted for officials in Saudi Arabia.

Social Media Investigation

June 3, 2019 | Goldberg Segalla Filed Under: Workplace Investigations

Dan Lust, a member of the New York State Bar Association’s Social Media Committee, and an attorney in Goldberg Segalla’s White Plains office, discusses the role of social media investigations and protections in litigation. Dan explains the discoverability of social media, as well as New York’s recently-adopted relevancy approach to

Do’s and Don’ts of Conducting Internal Investigations

May 29, 2019 | Jackson Lewis Filed Under: Workplace Investigations

Jackson Lewis

In today’s post #MeToo era, most companies, big or small, will likely need to conduct an internal investigation on an employee’s claims. Knowing how to conduct a successful internal investigation will help a company protect itself. Not only do internal investigations help avoid litigation, they may also improve employee morale, increase productivity, and oftentimes, end inappropriate conduct in the workplace.

Guideposts for Successful Internal Investigations: Part 2 – Commencing and Concluding the Investigation

February 28, 2019 | Jackson Lewis Filed Under: Workplace Investigations

Jackson Lewis

Part 1 of this two-part series explored the five steps to consider before and at the start of any internal investigation.

Guideposts for Successful Internal Investigations: Part 1 – Establishing an Investigation’s Framework

February 27, 2019 | Jackson Lewis Filed Under: Workplace Investigations

Jackson Lewis

The ability to effectively conduct internal investigations is essential to any business.

The Price of High Profile Investigations

December 18, 2017 | Goldberg Segalla Filed Under: Workplace Investigations

With the recent wave of allegations concerning employment-related conduct, there may be in uptick of employers engaging outside firms to conduct internal investigations. While these can be kept in-house, high profile cases and social media often results in the publication of these reports to the public. Consider the NFL’s investigation of the Miami Dolphins known as “bullygate.”

Conducting Internal Workplace Investigations – Are You Prepared?

September 6, 2016 | Littler Filed Under: Workplace Investigations

Littler

Having an effective and consistent investigation process can play an important role in a company’s culture. Join Kathy Cooper Franklin, Littler shareholder, as she talks about creating a speak-up workplace culture, walks you through the six stages of an investigation, and explains the importance of written guidelines in an investigation process. This podcast provides employers with insight and tips for conducting internal investigations in the workplace.

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