Top 10 Workplace Investigation Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Many laws require that workplace investigations be done promptly and thoroughly. Sounds great, but what does “thorough” really mean?  

In order to conduct a thorough investigation you must know how to:

1. Create a strategy
2. Select the proper investigator
3. Ask the appropriate questions
4. Handle evidence
5. Identify relevant witnesses
6. Navigate confidentiality issues

Because of the complexity of most investigations, mistakes can happen, but they’re preventable. Join us for a 90-minute information-packed webinar featuring attorney Allison West and learn to avoid the common investigation mistakes that can create liability. Plus, you’ll have the opportunity to ask Ms. West your questions during the live Q&A portion of the webinar.
 
By attending this webinar, you will learn:

• Critical mistakes you must avoid — or risk impacting the outcome of your investigation
• How to handle confidentiality issues in light of NLRB recent rulings
• Keys for selecting the right investigator
• How to dig deeper to get relevant information
• Tips for ensuring objectivity

Who should attend:

• Human resources professionals
• In-house labor and employment counsel
• Business managers and supervisors
• Employment law attorneys
• Management consultants

Allison West
Allison West, Esq., SPHR, is principal of Employment Practices Specialists in Pacifica, California. Ms. West has a simple approach to employment practices: “be proactive.” She uses her employment law background, coupled with her sound knowledge of human resource practices, in providing proactive risk management services aimed at helping companies both prevent and resolve employment claims. Ms. West specializes in employment law and management training, conducting workplace investigations, human resources consulting, and providing expert witness assistance. She is also a frequent public speaker on a national and local level. Ms. West is licensed to practice law in California and holds a Senior Professional in Human Resources certification.

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