This checklist may be used to assist an employer in deciding whether to conduct an internal investigation, crafting the investigation to be effective, and producing useful results.
When employers need to investigate claims of harassment, discrimination or other workplace misconduct, the process of conducting an effective internal investigation can be challenging. This step-by-step recitation of the important issues and pitfalls of internal investigations will guide employers through the process, removing the guesswork.
Internal investigations are crucial for employers in responding to allegations of workplace misconduct. This internal investigations policy document informs employees as to the purpose of conducting investigations, what their rights and responsibilities are during investigations and how the employer will use the results it obtains in the course of investigating. Having an effective policy is the first step toward conducting an effective investigation.
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