2-Hour Boot Camp on Conducting a Workplace Harassment Investigation: Tech-niques to Determine Facts and Minimize Liability

What will be discussed?

As per the EEOC regulations employers receiving a complaint, or otherwise learning of alleged harassment in the workplace, must investigate the matter promptly and thoroughly. Our upcoming boot camp discusses the intricacies of EEOC harassment law and how to conduct a workplace investigation.

What you’ll learn?

• Discussion about if and when a harassment or bullying investigation is required
• Legal issues surrounding an investigation such as confidentiality, defamation of character, and false imprisonment
• The role of the investigator in forming an opinion following the investigation

LEARNING OBJECTIVES         

The attendees will learn

To determine if a harassment or bullying investigation is necessary

To discuss the steps of an investigation and what is employee harassment act

To explore the intricacies of interviewing the accuser, accused and witnesses

To differentiate between a formal and informal investigative procedures

To determine credibility and reach a conclusion following an investigation

To write a formal report outlining the investigation

WHO WILL BENEFIT

Human Resources Specialists

Attorneys

HR Consultants

Those tasked with investigations such as Generalists, Mangers, and Directors

SPEAKER

Dr. Susan Strauss RN Ed.D. is a national and international speaker, trainer and consultant, having an experience of 52+ years. Her specialty areas include education and workplace harassment, discrimination and bullying, organization development, and management/leadership development.