HR Department of One: The Five Ws (and How) of Workplace Investigations

Keyword(s) HR Department of One, Workplace Investigations, Documentation, HR Compliance,

HR Department of One:

The Five Ws (and How) of Workplace Investigations

presented by Jennifer Raphael Komsky

What do you do when you receive a complaint from an employee, whether you consider it well-founded or not? Such a situation places the company in a perilous position and the law places certain obligations on the company to investigate the complaint. Attendees will learn the investigator’s role in the process and the proper way to conduct the investigation (including how to avoid the most common mistakes made by employers in conducting workplace investigations.) Participants will also acquire skills to reduce the risk of having the investigation leading to litigation, including steps to take before, during, and after the investigation. Attendees will also be provided with tips and samples for documenting investigative interviews and preparing the investigative report.

Topics covered will include:

1. Understand the HR professional's role in conducting workplace investigations
2. Learn the process before, during, and after an investigation to protect employees and the company
3. Avoid common mistakes employers regularly make when conducting investigations

Credits HRCI - HR (General):1.0, SHRM - PDC:1.0

Tag(s) Webinar, General HR

HR Department of One: The Five Ws (and How) of Workplace Investigations

Description

Jennifer Raphael Komsky | Partner

Levinson Arshonsky & Kurtz, LLP

Carol Gefis has over 25 years of experience representing and advising employers in all areas of labor and employment law, including alleged wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, unfair competition, and wage and hour issues.
Ms. Gefis counsels clients through all stages of the employment relationship, from hiring through discipline and termination. Ms. Gefis advises her clients in an effort to retain good employees and avoid claims, where possible. However, when the inevitable charge or complaint is filed, Ms. Gefis vigorously and efficiently defends employers before state and federal courts, from the initial filing through trial or arbitration. She also represents clients in administrative proceedings before the Labor Board, Department of Fair Employment and Housing, and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.