Conducting Effective, Legally-Compliant Investigations of Harassment & Bullying Allegations
Instructor:
Diane L Dee
Product ID: 705542
- Duration: 60 Min
Why Should You Attend:
You will receive information and practical advice on how to handle an investigation effectively. You will be better prepared to determine what circumstances prompted the investigation, the importance of dealing with problems early on, enforcement of company policies, knowing the right questions to ask and steps to take to protect your company from future lawsuits.
Areas Covered in the Webinar:
- What constitutes harassment in the workplace?
- Laws that are violated by harassment
- Two basic types of harassment
- Quid-pro-quo situations
- Hostile work environments
- What constitutes bullying in the workplace?
- What prompts a workplace investigation?
- Various types of complaints
- Legal obligations when conducting internal investigations
- Basic rules to follow when conducting effective investigations
- Steps to take to ensure a successful investigation
- Reviewing the complaint
- Gathering evidence
- Preparing for the investigation
- Appointing an investigator
- Interviewing the Complainant, Alleged Wrongdoer, and Witnesses
- Importance of solid documentation
- Establishing a documentation “chain of custody”
- Concluding the investigation
- Preparing and writing an investigative report
- Discussing investigation results with decision makers
- Handling post-investigative issues
- Preventive strategies going forward
Who Will Benefit:
- Business Owners
- Senior leadership
- Human Resources professionals
- Compliance professionals
- Managers & Supervisors
- Project Managers
- Employees
Diane L. Dee
President, Advantage HR Consulting
Diane L. Dee, President of Advantage HR Consulting, has over 25 years of experience in the Human Resources arena. Diane’s background includes experience in HR consulting and administration in corporate, government, consulting and pro bono environments. Diane founded Advantage HR Consulting in early 2016. Under Diane’s leadership, Advantage HR provides comprehensive, cost-effective Human Resources solutions for small to mid-sized firms in the greater Chicagoland area. Additionally, Diane conducts webinars on a wide-variety of HR topics for various training firms across the country.
Diane holds a Master Certificate in Human Resources from Cornell University’s School of Industrial and Labor Relations and has attained SPHR, SHRM-SCP, sHRBP and HRPM® certification.
Diane is a member of the National Association of Women Business Owners and the Society for Human Resource Management. Additionally, Diane performs pro bono work through the Taproot Foundation assisting non-profit clients by integrating their Human Resources goals with their corporate strategies.
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