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Overview: When it comes to employee investigations, it's all about the 'W's - Who, What, When and Why. Asking crucial questions, seeking key information and documenting your findings make all the difference in conducting successful investigations. In this webinar we discuss the techniques for conducting investigations, interviewing parties and documenting information and findings. What is a Procedurally Fair Investigation? Has your company established procedures for investigation and resolution of reports and are they clearly explained?

Why should you attend: The courts have been clear - when it comes to a report of employee wrongdoing, employers are obliged to conduct a fair workplace investigation. Failing to investigate or getting your investigation wrong could have a catastrophic effect on your organization. Not only could your organization risk a hefty financial penalty but you could also risk having to reinstate a 'bad apple' straight back into your workplace. Equally as important to the investigation is the correct policy and consistently applied procedure so the process will stand up to any potential external scrutiny.

Areas Covered in the Session:

• Employer Obligations for dealing with complaints in the workplace
• Effective policies and procedures
• The Investigator's role in the process
• A discussion of fairness
• Collecting evidence and record keeping
• Conducting effective interviews
• Understanding how to decide the outcome of an investigation
• Writing the report

Who Will Benefit:

• Information for In-house Counsel
• Managers
• Supervisors
• Leaders
• Human Resource Professionals
• Shift Leaders