HR Investigations Workshop: Conducting Effective and Defensible Investigations

WEBINAR

HR Investigations Workshop:
Conducting Effective and Defensible Investigations

Tuesday, January 20 • 1:00 p.m. (Eastern)

When a workplace complaint surfaces, HR has one chance to get the investigation right.

A rushed process, missing documentation or poorly handled interviews can expose the organization to legal risk and undermine employee trust.

This crucial webinar gives HR professionals the tools, structure and confidence needed to conduct investigations that are fair, defensible and compliant.

You’ll learn what truly defines an effective investigation—from recognizing when one is necessary to understanding the core components that make it legally sound. We’ll walk through how to properly launch an investigation from the start, including documenting the initial complaint, assigning the appropriate investigator and creating a clear, organized plan of action.

Because interviews are at the center of every investigation, you’ll get practical guidance on how to set the right tone, ask clear and purposeful questions, and document statements accurately.

Register now and build the investigation skills every HR professional needs to protect their company and reduce risk.

WEBINAR AGENDA:

Identify the key elements of an effective investigation. Understand the core components of a thorough investigation and when it’s necessary to launch one.
Set up the investigation correctly from the start. Learn the steps to a structured investigation, including documenting the complaint and assigning the right investigator.
Follow a clear interview process. Interviewing is at the heart of the investigation, so learn how to set the stage, ask clear questions and document specific details.
Interview the key players. These include the complainant, witnesses and respondent—interviewing all parties is crucial.
Safeguard against retaliation claims. To avoid retaliation claims, ensure corrective action has been taken and that you followed up with the complainant.

YOU’LL DISCOVER:

✔ Actionable investigation tips. Get expert advice on documenting, interviewing and concluding investigations with an airtight legal approach.

✔ HR investigator skills. Develop the essential skills to conduct professional, legally sound investigations and tackle common investigation challenges.

✔ Documentation best practices. Learn how to prepare documentation that withstands scrutiny in the event of litigation.

PRESENTED BY:

Melanie Webber is a partner in the Cleveland office of Fisher Phillips. She represents and advises clients in all aspects of HR, employment and labor relations matters, including FMLA, ADA, FLSA and NLRA compliance; leaves of absence; terminations; severance agreements; reductions in force; wage-hour and employment practices audits; and supervisor and manager training. Melanie believes in developing positive, proactive employee relations programs with her clients and can guide them through employment practices, HR and wage-hour audits. She helps clients develop practical and lawful personnel policies and procedures, and provides them with valuable insight regarding potential HR issues throughout the employment life cycle.

REGISTRATION BONUSES:

Everyone who signs up will receive a copy of Conducting Workplace Investigations. This white paper provides the how-tos on each step of the investigation process, from strategy to conducting interviews to determining credibility to following up.

You’ll also receive one month of exclusive access to The HR Weekly, our comprehensive service with all the HR advice and compliance tools to simplify your job … and to keep your organization out of court. So that you continue to benefit from The HR Weekly, we will continue your subscription after that for the then current rate, unless you tell us “no, thanks”—your choice.

RECERTIFICATION CREDITS:

Business Management Daily is recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDC) for SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP® recertification activities.

This Program has been pre-approved for 1.25 HR (General) credit hours toward aPHR®, aPHRi™, PHR®, PHRca®, SPHR®, GPHR®, PHRi™ and SPHRi™ recertification through HR Certification Institute® (HRCI®).

WE PROMISE YOU’LL BE SATISFIED:

If this webinar fails to meet your needs in any way, we will refund 100% of your tuition – every penny you paid – but your course materials and registration bonuses will be yours to keep. No hassles, no questions asked.