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Provided by: Lorman Education Services Workplace Investigations |
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8:00 am - 8:30 am Registration
8:30 am - 9:45 am Overview of Workplace Investigations and the Law
- Heather D. Diddel, Esq.
- Types of Investigations
- Human Resources' Vital Role in Workplace Investigations
- What You Need to Know About Applicable Statutes
- Other Important Legal Concerns
- Issues Most Likely to Be Challenged in Litigation
9:45 am - 10:45 am Key Issues in Workplace Investigations
- Norma G. Meacham, Esq.
- Creating the Proper Policies
- Implementing an Effective Investigation System
- Understanding the Investigator's Role
- What to Do When Workplace and Criminal Investigations Overlap
- Use of Attorneys and Other Consultants
10:45 am - 10:55 am Break
10:55 am - 12:00 pm How to Properly Conduct, Conclude and Document an Investigation
- Stacey M. Barrick, Esq., and
Kristin Koehler Guilbault, Esq.
- Characteristics of a Proper Investigation
- Strategy and Planning
- Essential Elements
- Making a Determination
- Utilizing and Consulting With Counsel
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Lunch (On Your Own)
1:00 pm - 2:20 pm Effective Interviewing Techniques
- Stacey M. Barrick, Esq., and
Kristin Koehler Guilbault, Esq.
- Do's and Don'ts of Interviewing Witnesses
- Effective Techniques for Asking Questions
- Credibility Determinations
2:20 pm - 2:30 pm Break
2:30 pm - 4:00 pm Practical Skills Exercise
- Robert T. Schofield, Esq.
4:00 pm - 4:30 pm Questions and Answers
- Heather D. Diddel, Esq., and
Robert T. Schofield, Esq.
