HR - Workplace Investigations

High-stakes investigations—harassment, retaliation, fraud, or safety concerns—are where credibility and process matter most. Jen shares strategies for handling...

'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...

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.

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.

'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.

In this episode, Jen challenges many of the traditional assumptions about investigation “best practices.”

In this episode, Jen challenges many of the traditional assumptions about investigation “best practices.”

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In this episode, Jen discusses the pros and cons of reviewing social media as part of the hiring process.

In this episode, Jen offers some important insights for workplace investigators.

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 topi

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 o

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.

In this episode, Jen reveals the biggest mistakes employers make in conducting 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?...

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In this episode, Jen and Shaw Law Group’s conflict resolution guru, Julia Melnicoe Insel, discuss why post-investigation mediation is so important.