Workplace investigations are now more complex, high-stakes, and scrutinized than ever before. Employers are expected not only to respond promptly to complaints involving harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and other workplace misconduct, but also to conduct investigations that are fair, thorough, and defensible. Attorneys are often called upon to lead these investigations or advise organizations through the process.
This program provides a practical, step-by-step overview of workplace investigations from intake to final findings. Topics include identifying when an investigation is necessary, defining the scope of the investigation, conducting effective witness interviews, avoiding bias, assessing credibility, weighing conflicting evidence, documenting findings, and navigating post-investigation considerations. The presentation will also address evolving challenges facing investigators, including remote evidence, workplace culture concerns, increasingly sophisticated employee complaints, as well as influence of Generative AI in investigations.