Conducting Effective Investigations: An employee complains about a co-worker, supervisor, subordinate, or other person they encounter as part of their work. Now what? Whether and how the employer reacts can be as critical as the circumstances of the underlying complaint. Should you conduct an internal investigation, hire a consultant, or engage your legal counsel? We’ll discuss what to do and what to avoid to help ensure that your workplace is legally compliant, practically effective, and able to constructively address the concerns raised, minimize legal liability, and move forward in a productive and respectful manner. A graduate of Georgetown University Law Center and experienced attorney, Heather Broadwater advises employers as a Senior Employment Attorney at Stanton Law. Heather helps employers operate their businesses in compliance with applicable employment laws. From representing employers in disputes to helping them adopt policies, procedures, and practices to minimize the likelihood of legal disputes, Heather draws upon her legal education and experience, as well as a career steeped in education, sociology, business, and human resource management.
Conducting Effective Investigations: An employee complains about a co-worker, supervisor, subordinate, or other person they encounter as part of their work. Now what? Whether and how the employer reacts can be as critical as the circumstances of the underlying complaint. Should you conduct an internal investigation, hire a consultant, or engage your legal counsel? We’ll discuss what to do and what to avoid to help ensure that your workplace is legally compliant, practically effective, and able to constructively address the concerns raised, minimize legal liability, and move forward in a productive and respectful manner.
Conducting Effective Investigations:
An employee complains about a co-worker, supervisor, subordinate, or other person they encounter as part of their work. Now what? Whether and how the employer reacts can be as critical as the circumstances of the underlying complaint. Should you conduct an internal investigation, hire a consultant, or engage your legal counsel?
We’ll discuss what to do and what to avoid to help ensure that your workplace is legally compliant, practically effective, and able to constructively address the concerns raised, minimize legal liability, and move forward in a productive and respectful manner.
A graduate of Georgetown University Law Center and experienced attorney, Heather Broadwater advises employers as a Senior Employment Attorney at Stanton Law. Heather helps employers operate their businesses in compliance with applicable employment laws. From representing employers in disputes to helping them adopt policies, procedures, and practices to minimize the likelihood of legal disputes, Heather draws upon her legal education and experience, as well as a career steeped in education, sociology, business, and human resource management.
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