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Lawsuits often turn on the success of workplace investigations. Is yours an asset or a liability?

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December 2008 Seminar

WORKPLACE INVESTIGATIONS


Lawsuits often turn on the success of workplace investigations.
Is your investigation a company asset or a liability?

Workplace investigations present both opportunity and peril. Properly conducted, investigations identify and remediate personnel conflicts and potential legal liability. But the unschooled investigator can exacerbate employer liability. This seminar arms you with essential strategies and skills needed to protect the employer. It presents a unique combination of industrial psychology, HR best practices and legal risk management. Whether you are new to the field or have years of experience, you'll walk away with the ability to confidently handle every challenge you face.

Overview of Workplace Investigations


  • Overview
  • Types of Investigations
  • Human Resources’ Vital Role in Workplace Investigations
  • When and Why to Investigate
  • What You Need to Know About Applicable Statutes and Legal Standards
  • Responding to Government Agency Investigations
  • When to Investigate Injury, Safety and Other Risk Management Issues
  • When to Investigate Misconduct, Behavior and Other Personnel Issues
  • Making Investigations a Key Part of Your Employee Relations Program, Your Productivity and Your Bottom Line

    How to Properly Plan and Conduct an Investigation


  • Policies That Must Be Created Prior to the Need for Investigation
  • How to Deal With Privacy Rights
  • Implementing an Effective Investigation System
  • Determining Scope and Tone of Investigation
  • Selecting the Investigator and Understanding the Investigator’s Role
  • 12 Essential Steps of a Proper Investigation

    Strategic Interviewing


  • Getting Started: Preliminary Considerations for Strategic Interviewing
  • Cooperative Vs. Persuasive Interviews
  • Guidelines for Strategic Interviewing
  • Using Effective Interview Techniques
  • Managing the Interview Process: Dealing With the Difficult Subject
  • Terminating the Interview

    Concluding an Investigation


  • Reaching Proper Conclusions With Conflicting Evidence
  • Writing the Report and Recommendations
  • Discipline and Corrective Action
  • Effective Use of Legal Counsel
  • Proactive Steps to Take With the Complainant
  • Work Group Issues
  • Safety Issues
  • Moving Forward: Organizational Considerations

    Date, Location and Registration


    Date: December 12, 2008
    Time: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
    Location: Sheraton Suites, San Diego, California
    Tuition: $ 339

    Faculty


  • Christopher W. Olmsted
    Barker Olmsted & Barnier, PLC
  • Suzanne Hoffman, Ph.D.
    Baron Center, Inc.
  • Elizabeth W. Roche
    Baron Center, Inc.

    Questions: Contact Chris Olmsted at cwo@barkerolmsted.com.

    Download the PDF registration form:

    Workplace_seminar.pdf

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