Investigations and Litigation
An employer may use this form to proactively collect crucial information from employees regarding their experiences in the workplace. This information may pertain to the employee's understanding of their job title, role, expected tenure or compensation, whether the employee has read and understood the employee handbook or policy manual and whether the employee has experienced any inappropriate or illegal activities in the workplace. By utilizing this form at regular intervals and consistently across the pool of employees, employers can reduce the incidence of litigation and their exposure to damages resulting from litigation.
Employers that choose to use XpertHR's Periodic Acknowledgment Form to proactively gather valuable information from their employees should announce the commencement of this program to their employees. This form letter allows for customization based on the individual needs of employers, provides crucial guidance regarding implementation of the program and alerts employers to potential pitfalls.
When confronted with a disciplinary issue that merits further investigation, employers should take adequate steps to ensure the proper enforcement of workplace rules, and avoid exposure to greater liability from outside enforcement actions or employee legal claims. This How To will assist an employer with the steps to properly conduct a disciplinary investigation.
This How To will demonstrate the proper way to conduct an internal investigation into workplace ethics by following predetermined protocols to ensure consistency and fairness.
This How To explains the proper means of conducting an internal ethics investigation involving an executive-level manager.
An employer may use this policy to create a clear document retention policy in its employee handbook. Destroying documents on a regular basis is cost effective for the employer as retention of documents is costly and voluminous.
HR guidance on the importance of conducting thorough and objective investigations as a tool to guard against and/or defeat litigation.
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