Investigations 101

Senior management, human resources teams, and compliance personnel of businesses of all sizes and in a wide variety of industries are confronted every day with evidence or allegations of potential wrongdoing at their companies.  Investigations can help the organization identify and resolve internal problems before they become widespread. Given that every complaint has the potential to become a lawsuit, it is critical to conduct a prompt, fair, neutral, and thorough investigation. This session gives you information and practical advice on how to handle an internal investigation effectively.

This session will cover:

• When to conduct an investigation,
• Assigning an investigator & determining the scope of the investigation,
• Preparing to investigate (i.e. preparing for interviews and information gathering),
• Basic interview techniques (including interviewing complainants, respondents, and witnesses),
• Assessing witness credibility, and
• Writing an investigation report/summary.

Talesha L. Saint-Marc is the Co-Chair of Bernstein Shur’s Labor & Employment Practice group and a member of the firm’s Investigations & Resolution Team.  She partners with businesses to provide thoughtful and practical advice and counsel regarding all aspects of employment law, including the FLSA, FMLA and ADA compliance, and Title VII and state human rights claims.  In addition to representing employers before both various government agencies and in court, she regularly serves as an outside investigator in campus and workplace investigations.

To learn more about Bernstein Shur’s Investigations & Resolutions team visit: https://www.bernsteinshur.com/what/practices-and-industries-served/investigations-and-resolutions/.

Tickets

$10.00 Non-Member Ticket

$100.00 Monthly Meeting Sponsorship (Includes one registration)

$0.00 Member Ticket