Conducting an Employee Investigation Training

 
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How to Conduct a Sexual Harassment Investigation

Prevention is essential…response is imperative. This is a FREE session for our clients. Anyone who is leading an investigation should be trained and certified. A critical element in harassment response is solid procedures for complaint handling and investigation. This training will ensure that anyone who is conducting an employee investigation is aware of the possible issues that can arise.

The training covers these topics:

  • Ensuring an objective and confidential investigation

  • Responding to the complaint

  • Conducting witness interviews

  • Creating documentation and maintaining records

  • Drawing a conclusion and managing the aftermath

Free Investigation Training Course

This training is provided to you for free by i2i Workplace. The content is listed below. Ensure that you know the steps to take in an investigation. Note that in California, the investigator must be an employee, a licensed private investigator, or an attorney.

Click on the graphic below to begin the Investigations training. You will be quizzed about your knowledge and at the end, will receive a certification of completion. Anyone who conducts an internal investigation should be certified on the legal issues and best practices to ensure a fair and consistent interview process.

 

Click on the graphic above to take the one-hour training session (provided for you at no cost). The free Investigations Guide and Complaint Form can be accessed using the buttons on the right.

 

How to Conduct an Employee Investigation of Harassment or Discrimination

DISCLAIMER: This document is provided for instructional purposes only and is not intended as legal advice. The information set forth in this document is provided for general use only to guide employers in making sound decisions about investigations. When conducting an investigation work with an employment law attorney or private investigator in order to comply with all applicable laws and regulations.

Training Agenda - How to Conduct an Internal Investigation of a Complaint of Discrimination or Harassment

  1. Ensuring an objective and confidential investigation

  2. Responding to the complaint

  3. Conducting the investigation

  4. Creating documentation and maintaining records

  5. Drawing a conclusion and managing the aftermath

  6. Ensuring an objective and confidential investigation

Harassment Prevention Checklist

  • Develop a written policy that defines prohibited conduct.

  • Effectively communicate this policy to all employees.

  • Train management and employees on sexual and other types of harassment and discrimination.

  • Develop a confidential means of reporting harassment offering multiple avenues of complaint.

  • Conduct a prompt, thorough and discreet investigation in response to complaints.

Objectives of an Investigation

  1. Thoroughness

  2. Promptness

  3. Demonstrated fairness and objectivity of the investigation

Investigations, when done correctly, can keep an internal problem from becoming an external one, mitigate morale and productivity problems, prevent the problem from spiraling out of hands and avoid substantial financial losses.

However, a poorly conducted investigation can decimate morale, lower productivity, increase the likelihood of litigation and legal liability, and be very costly.

Investigations can create divisiveness, but done swiftly and thoroughly the problem can be resolved.

Why Select i2i Workplace for your 2025 Workplace Training & Compliance Solutions?

  • The training is focused on awareness and compliance with practical examples.

  • You'll receive training, completion certificates, and online compliance record keeping for less than $10 a person (including staff and manager sessions).

  • We are responsive. One of our clients said, “I dream of the day when every vendor is this responsive…” Thank you! We appreciate the feedback and try hard to gain your trust.

We will be honored to service your HR Training needs. Please let us know how we can help you and/or if you have any questions.