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Investigation Essentials: Best Practices for Conducting Effective Workplace Investigations

  • Horizons Conference Center · Saginaw
VSHRM Valley Society for Human Resources Management Publisher / Host VSHRM Valley Society for Human Resources Management
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Investigation Essentials: Best Practices for Conducting Effective Workplace Investigations
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Presentation Summary:
This presentation provides an overview of the key principles and practical steps for conducting effective workplace investigations. It covers best practices for planning and managing investigations, interviewing witnesses and involved employees, collecting and evaluating evidence, maintaining confidentiality, ensuring fairness and impartiality, and documenting findings.
The presentation also highlights common pitfalls to avoid and offers guidance for reaching well-supported conclusions that help organizations address workplace concerns, reduce legal risk, and promote a respectful and compliant work environment.
Learning Objectives (Three Takeaways):
1. Learn the best methods for conducting a thorough investigation that avoids any appearance of bias.
2. Be able to identify common legal and ethical pitfalls of internal investigations.
3. Discover the best processes for documenting your investigation.
About Blake:
Blake Padget is a Shareholder practicing in Butzel's Troy office. He concentrates his practice on Labor and Employment law.
Mr. Padget is part of Butzel's employment litigation team, defending employers in cases involving claims of discrimination, harassment, and wrongful termination. He also counsels clients on rapidly developing employee issues, including investigations into employee misconduct.
***Please be aware that any in-person registration received after Thursday, November 5th will be subject to an additional $10 late fee.***
***The virtual version of this meeting will go live no later than 11:45am.***
Networking: 11:20am-11:30am
Lunch: 11:30am-12pm
Program: 12pm-1pm
Closing: 1pm-1:15pm
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