Conducting Workplace Investigations Effectively: 2-day Event July 6, 2010

Jul 6-7, 9am to 4:30pm both days

12 CPE / MCLE Credits

Employee lawsuits often focus on the quality of employer investigations and the skills of those who conduct them. Were the investigators well trained? Did they gather relevant facts and make objective determinations? During this two-day program, you'll acquire and use the skills needed to conduct effective investigations.

Day 1: Build Your Toolkit

Look into the reasons-laws and HR practices-for conducting investigations and what to do before you start. You'll be able to:

Identify who should investigate what, when and why
Outline the anatomy of an investigation
Interview and handle reluctant witnesses
Prepare documentation that holds up in court

Day 2: Put Your Tools to Use

Apply your knowledge from day 1 and practice, practice, practice. You'll:

Conduct a mock investigation--interview a complainant and witness, and question a respondent
Weigh evidence and arrive at a fair determination
Write an investigative report
Prepare for corrective action based on findings

Speaker
Amy Oppenheimer is an attorney, mediator, trainer and investigator specializing in preventing and responding to workplace harassment. She is an administrative law judge for the California Unemployment Insurance Appeals Board and co-author of Investigating Workplace Harassment: How to be Fair, Thorough and Legal.

Desired Level of Experience: HR professionals, employee and labor relations specialists, and managers responsible for investigating allegations of employee misconduct

Official Website: http://www.nchra.org