Download or read book Human Resources Guide to Workplace Investigations written by Janice Rubin and published by Canada Law Book. This book was released on 2006-01-01 with total page 219 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Essential Guide to Workplace Investigations written by Lisa Guerin and published by NOLO. This book was released on 2010 with total page 513 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Workplace problems and complaints carry serious legal and financial risks to a company - so it's essential to act fast when you receive an employee complaint. But an ineffective or poorly handled investigation can land your company in even more trouble. The Essential Guide to Workplace Investigations shows you how to legally and successfully investigate and resolve any type of complaint or problem. It covers common workplace complaints such as harassment, discrimination, workplace violence, drug and alcohol use and employee theft. All the forms you need, including sample policies, checklists, sample documentation and resources, as well as audio interviews and scenarios, are provided on CD-ROM. The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) is the world's largest professional association devoted to human resource management. Our mission is to serve the needs of HR professionals by providing the most current and comprehensive resources, and to advance the profession by promoting HR's essential, strategic role. Founded in 1948, SHRM represents more than 225,000 individual members in over 125 countries, and has a network of more than 575 affiliated chapters in the United States, as well as offices in China and India. Visit SHRM at www.shrm.org. Nolo is passionate about making the law accessible to everyone. Our books, software and online services have helped millions of Americans. Turn to Nolo.com for more great information, documents and our unique lawyer directory. When you need us, we'll be there.
Download or read book The Essential Guide to Workplace Investigations written by Lisa Guerin and published by NOLO. This book was released on 2013 with total page 444 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Investigate and resolve common workplace complaints and problems The Essential Guide to Workplace Investigations is both a legal and practical book, packed with tips and strategies that will help you sort out your workplace problems, quickly, and effectively. Use this affordable, step-by-step guide to investigate and resolve every kind of workplace problem, including common issues such as harassment, employee theft, and workplace violence. This thorough guide provides all the plain-English forms, sample policies, checklists, and sample documentation that managers, supervisors, business owners, and human resources professionals need to conduct a successful investigation that will stand up in court. Get the facts on: . deciding whether to investigate . choosing an investigator . interviewing and gathering evidence . evaluating the evidence . documenting the investigation . taking action and following up This edition of The Essential Guide to Workplace Investigations incorporates the latest legal developments in employment law, including changes to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and important Supreme Court decisions on discrimination, retaliation, and more. Plus, you'll get all the legal forms you need, as well as sample audio interviews and scenarios. Forms are available to download at nolo.com.
Download or read book The Essential Guide to Workplace Investigations written by Lisa Guerin and published by Nolo. This book was released on 2022-07-04 with total page 465 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn how to conduct a full and fair workplace investigation Workplace complaints carry serious legal and financial risks to a company, so it’s essential to act fast when you receive an employee complaint. But an ineffective or poorly handled investigation can land your company in even more trouble than not performing one at all. It’s more important than ever to ensure your investigation is complete, impartial, and timely. The Essential Guide to Workplace Investigations shows you how to legally and successfully investigate and resolve any type of complaint or problem. It covers common issues such as harassment, discrimination, violence, drug and alcohol use, and employee theft. This edition has updated sections on sexual orientation and gender identity discrimination and handling problems in the remote workplace. The book guides you through each step of an effective investigation, including • deciding whether to investigate • planning an investigation • interviewing witnesses • gathering and evaluating evidence • documenting the investigation • and more. With Downloadable Forms You can download all the forms you need, including sample policies, checklists, templates, and resources at Nolo.
Download or read book HUMAN RESOURCES GUIDE TO WORKPLACE INVESTIGATIONS written by JANICE. RUBIN and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book An Insider s Guide to Workplace Investigations written by Meric Craig Bloch and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2008-03-01 with total page 235 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The trust of a company by its customers is one of the most important ingredients in a company's success. Central to that trust is the company's ability to effectively police itself. Another foundation of success is conducting internal investigations and imposing discipline in a manner that employees find trustworthy and consistent with its values. But what happens when someone reports an incident of actual or potential employee misconduct? Does the company respond to the report to investigate it, remedy it or learn from it? Is the responsibility to investigate the report delegated ad hoc to a human resources manager or in-house attorney to resolve in addition to their regular duties? A robust investigations process is not about good corporate citizenship. Investigations furnish knowledge. The process of knowledge management determines what we know about our company's risks and influences how that information can be applied. This information lets a company manage risk effectively. The products of the investigative process should be a practical and personal piece of advice to executive management. The investigation goal must be to prevent future damage to the company by using investigation findings as a form of organizational intelligence -- rather than rebuilding it after the damage is done. The economics of capitalism and private enterprise favor risk taking. But the only way to accept a risk is if that decision is an informed one. A company must maximize its business success while eliminating or reducing unacceptable legal and financial risks. Identifying and addressing those risks through investigations places the process squarely within the business' fundamental purpose. So why doesn't every company adopt this approach? It may be that they think the company does not have the time, personnel and resources to conduct investigations in an organized manner. Executive management may think that the value of the investigation is limited to substantiating the misconduct of a single employee, and that the business leaders are already certain of his guilt. It may also be to "let sleeping dogs lie," and ignore problems that are known to exist but which are seen as too disruptive and costly to fix. It may be a lack of imagination to see the value. It may be that they are intoxicated by their own high-minded ethics message to consider anything else. True, many companies have historically staffed corporate-security departments or hired lawyers to look into allegations of wrongdoing, but these are not business processes with a focus on corporate counseling. There is a world of difference when you use the investigation process as a way to improve business processes and as a risk-management tool than if you think small and use it only as a way to prove that a discrete act of misconduct occurred. A business case with its own value proposition can be made for a workplace investigations unit. A properly prepared and executed investigation gives the business an advantage. Risks are identified and addressed. Dishonest employees are caught. Restitution can be attempted. But to do this, you need to know how to embed the workplace investigations unit in your company's culture and this applies even to those professionals in human resources and legal departments who freelance investigations as a business process. The ultimate value of a workplace investigations unit depends on its seamless integration in the business. The smoother the practice blends into the business routine, the easier it is to sustain. This book examines management techniques and processes to create a workplace investigations unit. It is intended as a guide for building and running a successful and valuable corporate resource. Attention is also directed to establishing investigative protocols and practices that will survive the scrutiny of business leaders
Download or read book Ace Your Workplace Investigations written by Kelly Charles-Collins and published by Heartbridge Press. This book was released on 2018-08-11 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Employee complaints are a cost of doing business. If you want to reduce those costs and earn employee trust, you must address employee complaints by conducting effective workplace investigations. But this is not just another CYA guide. Author and Attorney Kelly Charles-Collins, an authority in HR issues and Employment Law, offers a fresh perspective on conducting workplace investigations. With over 20 years of experience successfully defending companies ranging from small businesses to Fortune 100 companies, Charles-Collins reframes the risk management discussion around workplace investigations from reactive to proactive - focusing on the benefits rather than the burdens. Using a case study and interactive exercises, you will discover how to: - Save time and money by standardizing your investigative process - Enhance your company atmosphere, culture, and environment - Convert your "peanut gallery" employees into your "raving fans" - Preserve company assets without sacrificing employee satisfaction and productivity. Revolutionize your thinking. Whether you are a business owner, Human Resources professional, or member of the management team, embrace the opportunity to find out what is going on in your business, affecting your employees' productivity, eroding employee trust, and ultimately impacting your bottom line. Whether you are a business owner, Human Resources professional, or member of the management team, ACE Your Workplace Investigations, is Your Step-by-Step Guide for Avoiding Friction, Covering your Assets, and Earning Employee Trust.
Download or read book The Essential Guide to Workplace Investigations written by Lisa Guerin and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 435 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Investigations in the Workplace Second Edition written by Eugene F. Ferraro and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2012-02-15 with total page 607 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The process of investigation is dynamic and fluid. The approach must be reasonable and the investigator flexible. However, in order to be successful, every investigation must have a meaningful purpose and be executed ethically and lawfully. Inevitably, employers must invest time, money, and patience to ensure they obtain demonstrable and actionable results. To achieve this and reduce the exposure to unnecessary business disruptions and litigation, every workplace investigation must by driven by process. Investigations in the Workplace, Second Edition provides both novice and experienced investigators with the most insightful and useful information available on the methods and processes for the proper and safe investigation of workplace crime and misconduct. Gleaned from Eugene Ferraro’s nearly three decades of experience, the book is designed for easy reading and use—dispelling common myths and presenting new approaches, methods, and strategies. Revised and updated with more methods, techniques, and case studies, this powerful book also includes new diagrams, checklists, and visuals to help readers put the material in context and make their investigations soar. Each chapter begins with Key Learning Points and is supplemented with boxed Tips, Traps, and Common Mistakes. An exhaustive appendix includes a glossary of common investigative terms, sample surveillance and investigative reports, advice on digital evidence, and more. Investigations in the Workplace, Second Edition is a must-read for corporate investigators and security professionals, human resources and law enforcement personnel, attorneys, and anyone else tasked with conducting or supervising workplace investigations. Immediate Benefits: Strengthen your interviewing skills and gain valuable insight into the process of modern fact-finding Learn the latest techniques, methods and processes Discover how to build air-tight cases that can withstand the rigors of legal challenges Learn to conduct fast, efficient investigations and obtain the highest possible return on investment from every investigation. Get access to forms, checklists and other valuable tools to help you conduct efficient and professional investigations
Download or read book How to Conduct Internal Investigations written by Natalie Ivey and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2013-07-24 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive, "how-to" guide, designed to not only educate HR professionals on the investigative process--but to also identify the root causes to internal investigations, so preventive measures can be implemented that reduce future cases. This practical guide provides a solid process for how to handle allegations of harassment, hostile work environment, discrimination, FMLA abuse, misuse/theft of company assets, employee misconduct, and other typical HR issues. Additionally, this guide will help to dramatically improve skills in conducting witness interviews and reduce the time it takesto actually complete an investigation. Let How to Conduct Internal Investigations: A Practical Guide for HR Professionals be your go-to guide every time you face a challenging employee relations' issue or a potential violation of organizational policy. Improve your knowledge...improve your confidence...enhance your skills as a professional in learning effective strategies and techniques for properly conducting investigations. In this informative guide, Natalie Ivey, seasoned HR consultant and investigator, leads you step-by-step through the investigative process from initial complaint to conclusion of an investigation. Things you'll get from this guide: -How to recognize dysfunctional organizational behaviors that lead to investigations, so you can take steps to avoid them -Learn what happens when the leadership "light bulb" doesn't come on and supervisors fail to enforce organizational policies -Understand the legal obligations that require employers to conduct investigations -Learn how to prepare questions and interview witnesses using the Bulls Eye technique -Learn how to conduct witness interviews to cut through the nonsense, save time, and minimize "he said/she said" cases -Learn how to select appropriate and safe interviewing locations -Learn how to gather the "trifecta" of evidence: documentary, physical, and testimonial -Learn how to manage political interference when handling investigations to minimize negligent retention issues -Learn best practices in handling disciplinary action and terminations to avoid stepping on legal land mines
Download or read book Employment Law written by Lisa Guerin and published by NOLO. This book was released on 2011 with total page 357 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "An A-Z reference encyclopedia, with more than 200 entries defining and explaining employment and labor law topics. The entries combine a summary of the law with real life case references, pop culture references, and statistics and trends"--Provided by publisher.
Download or read book Hr Skills Series Conducting Workplace Investigations written by Peter Garber and published by Human Resource Development. This book was released on 2009-10 with total page 65 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since there are likely to be consequences from an internal investigation, your ability to properly lead and/or conduct an investigation into the matter can be the difference between discovering what really happened, or not. This book provides you with guidance, insight and practical tools to use.
Download or read book Investigating Workplace Harassment written by Amy Oppenheimer and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Details experience-tested techniques for conducting investigations of workplace harassment based on such factors as sex, race, religion, national origin, age, and disability. The authors detail every step of an investigation - planning, documenting, interviewing, weighing evidence, making a decision, and taking remedial action"--P. [4] of cover.
Download or read book Workplace Internal Investigations written by B. Dubroff and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-08-10 with total page 206 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether you might occasionally do an investigation, do investigations frequently, or provide counsel or manage people who do investigations, this book is useful for all levels of expertise. It provides information and a perspective that can help you get started with your first investigation or improve upon your existing knowledge and experience if you have conducted investigations before. The book provides practical examples and illustrations consistent with a risk management approach that goes beyond typical risk-aversion to understanding and managing risk. The book also emphasizes critical thinking and systems thinking as core principles. These principles drive the focus through the immediate impacts and prompt you to consider the secondary and tertiary impacts of your actions. Our investigation process model goes beyond a basic checklist for conducting investigations by providing an integrated process. This process is better suited to handle the real-life situations that require prioritizing, scheduling, and judgment than a simple checklist, particularly on the most challenging days. This book has four main chapters, aligned with the four phases of the process model. Each chapter begins with a story illustrating several investigations in an organization, followed by a discussion of each step in the phase, with details, recommendations, and concerns to consider. The new, proven investigation process model emphasizes critical thinking, systems approach, and risk-management. The story illustrates some of the complexities and realities we face with investigations, followed by details, recommendations, concerns, and examples. "In my 25+ years of conducting workplace investigations, this is the best, comprehensive, awesome systematic approach I have seen. I am excited to recommend to all HR professionals." -- Lori Engel, President/CEO at Ultimate HR - Ultimate Challenge "Finally, a book on workplace investigations you'll WANT to read. Max and Christine figured out how to write an engaging book on what is often a legalistic (and boring) topic. Instead this book tells the story of a dramatic week in the life of an HR department while introducing a terrific model for investigating workplace incidents. They combine realistic examples of investigations (including common mistakes investigators make) with practical advice and tools for doing a solid investigation. Up-to-date, practical and entertaining. Highly recommended!" -- Phillip Wilson: Author, Speaker, and Labor Relations Expert at Labor Relations Institute and Approachable Leadership "A juxtaposition of investigative techniques and relatable illustrations that should help any manager or HR professional evaluate and hone their skills. Following Michelle through several investigations step by step is exciting! The multiple investigations allow you to see the whole process and how the different stages apply depending on the situation. You can easily insert yourself into the story and visualize what steps you would take. It is extremely practical and helpful to see the instruction and explanation used as a commentary on a given investigation example. A must read!" -- Anna Morrison: HR professional and former business owner "As a 'beginner' investigator without much practice, this book is a perfect resource to help me conduct a complete and fair investigation." -- Tiffany Gamblin: HR professional
Download or read book Finding the Facts written by Fran A. Sepler and published by Finding the Facts. This book was released on 2008-12-31 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Finding the Facts: What Every Work place Investigator Needs to Know, Fran Sepler provides organizations with a step-by-step guide to conducting effective and defensible employment investigations. This one-of-a-kind, comprehensive manual includes time-tested basics and advanced topics for both in-house and freelance investigators. Learn how to: Formulate policies and practices that anticipate complaints Plan and bulletproof investigations Establish a model for each of the five stages of an interview Conduct credibility assessments Investigate systemic discrimination Develop insightful questions for a successful interview
Download or read book The Essential Guide to Handling Workplace Harassment Discrimination written by Deborah England and published by NOLO. This book was released on 2009 with total page 330 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Considers the practical realities of applying the law on a day-to-day basis and answers all the common questions, covering: what harrassment is and how to stop it, when and how discrimination occurs, how to conduct training, how to handle employee complaints, and much more. Original.
Download or read book Workplace Investigations written by Grevis Beard and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Your definitive guide to workplace investigations, showing you how to conduct a sound, procedurally fair and defensible workplace investigation. Written by Worklogic co-founders, Grevis Beard and Rose Bryant-Smith, and Associate Director, Lisa Klug, who have collectively conducted more than 300 investigations, this title is essential reading for anyone with responsibility for investigating workplace conflicts or complaints. With the second edition, you will learn how to: Judge when an investigation is required, scope and plan an investigation appropriately, collect and analyse evidence, make findings of fact in a procedurally fair way, assess any wrongdoing against your organisation's policies and procedures, in cases of bullying, harassment, discrimination, fraud and other breaches of policy, and determine whether your organisation should take any further steps to improve working relationships and to manage risks. The 2018 edition is fully updated and contains new material on digital evidence and fraud."--Wolters Kluwer CCH Website.
