Conducting Sound Workplace Investigations for California Employers

Why Should You Attend:

Appropriately responding to a complaint of discrimination, harassment or retaliation- or any other workplace issue- can mean the difference between a harmonious work environment and a turbulent one. A prompt and effective investigation of a workplace problem can curtail and prevent it from growing out of control, rather than escalating from inattention. This course will arm attendees with the right tools to conduct a sound investigation, enabling and empowering all involved to focus on the job at hand instead of the problems afoot.

Areas Covered in the Webinar:

• Events that trigger the need for an investigation
• An employer’s duty to investigate claims of harassment, discrimination and retaliation
• Various pitfalls of a shoddy investigation
• Importance of promptness of investigation
• How to make an investigation plan
• Reasons employees may not immediately come forward with complaints
• Addressing the “rumor mill”
• Who should conduct the investigation
• Steps in an effective investigation
• Interim measures pending investigation
• Avoiding aggressive tactics
• Maintaining confidentiality
• Effective documentation
• Determining witness credibility
• Drafting sound investigation reports/summaries of findings
• Importance of reaching a determination
• Appropriate corrective action following investigation
• Avoiding disparagement and retaliation claims
• Beyond the investigation and corrective action
• Addressing mistakes in the investigation

Who Will Benefit:

All California employers, supervisors, human resources staff and executives, payroll staff and executives, and general counsel; roles include:

• Human Resource Managers
• Human Resource Executives
• Vice Presidents of Administration
• CEOs
• COOs
• CFOs
• Chief People Officers
• Organizational Development Managers
• Senior Operations Managers
• Directors of Learning and Development
• Risk Management Specialists
• Business Owners
• Business Leaders

Instructor Profile:

Jacquiline M. Wagner, Esq., is the president of JMW Seminars, LLC - working to improve the performance of employees and supervisors. Ms. Wagner uniquely understands the needs of business owners and employers when it comes to educating employees. For almost twenty years, she has enjoyed the honor of training hundreds of employees and supervisors in an assortment of industries concerning all aspects of employment law.

Stemming from that experience, she has designed a wide array of engaging human resources, employment law, motivational, business acumen, professional development, continuing education and leadership courses and presentations.

In addition to spearheading JMW Seminars, LLC, Ms. Wagner is a principal human resources and continuing education trainer on behalf of the Office of General Counsel for the Los Angeles Unified School District, where she serves as Assistant General Counsel.

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