A Q&A discussion exploring what has changed for investigators post #metoo, changes in employer attitudes to complaints, using trauma informed principles in interviewing, individual vs systemic investigations, mandatory reporting of sexual harassment, and the role of the investigator in providing recommendations to employers about improving their internal policies and procedures for dealing with complaints of sexual harassment.
The intersection between the criminal law, employment law and workplace investigations will be explored with a panel comprising an investigator, employment lawyer and criminal barrister. Workplace investigators may be required to consideration evidence that may be admissible in future criminal proceedings. The most common incidents of workplace criminal behaviour relate to fraud, theft, sexual harassment, and sexual assault. Is it a criminal issue? Is employment law advice needed? Do I call the investigator? Maybe it is a combination with crossover and timing concerns.
The speakers will review common pitfalls and challenges faced when conducting investigations from the perspective of both external and internal investigators. The panelists will share unexpected issues they have encountered and what strategies they employed to ensure that the investigation was conducted in a manner consistent with AWI Guiding Principles and standard workplace investigation practices.
Attendees will learn how to manage common pitfalls and issues that may disrupt an independent investigation.
Our panel of experienced investigation firm owners will offer their insights and practical tips for managing a successful practice as sole practitioner, small boutique firm and large investigations firm. The panel will also discuss strategies for developing business, what technologies firm owners should consider using, and how to attract and keep great staff.
This presentation will help attendees understand and apply current industry best practices in addressing allegations of identity-based harassment, discrimination, and other misconduct at an organization when the allegations are based on anonymous, and often online, allegations.
Conflict resolution tools like mediation and restorative processes are important options for investigators and HR professionals to be aware of. Our panelists will share experiences ranging from administering ombuds programs within large institutions, piloting the use of restorative practices at a major corporation, and mediating individual workplace conflicts of all shapes and sizes.
This webinar will focus on the dilemma every investigator faces from time to time: hitting what seems like a dead end. The presenters will share creative ways to persist in moving forward in an investigation that hits the proverbial wall. Learn new ways to get past common obstacles while staying true to AWI Guiding Principles.
During the course of any investigation, issues of potential criminal liability on the part of an individual or an institution may unexpectedly arise. This presentation will identify different scenarios where this may occur and help prepare the investigator to skillfully navigate them.
