Writing the Harassment Investigative Report: Minimize Liability & Avoid Lawsuits

Writing the investigative report starts from the very beginning of your investigation and continues all through the procedure.

But not all human resource experts know how to properly research, document or write a final report for an investigation.

And when an investigation isn't accurately documented and recorded, your organization can face tremendous financial burdens and legal risks.

So how can you determine the facts and ensure employees' civil rights aren't compromised?

With the right practices and framework guidelines, you'll be able to write a factual and compliant report that will withstand scrutiny and provide appropriate information regarding the investigative process for your employer, and if necessary for state and federal civil rights organizations and the courts. Join us for a 60-minute, information-packed workshop to learn:

• An in-depth outline of the critical elements of an investigative report
• Frequently missed elements from reports
• How to appraise credibility of each interviewee
• Details on how to draw & reach appropriate conclusions
• A list of required follow-up actions

Program Highlights

The Investigative Report: What Needs to Be Included

• What needs to be documented during a harassment investigation?
• What should be in the final report & in what detail
• Documentation necessities: Credibility of each witness, target, and accused
• What must be included to minimize liability
  

Preparing for the Report: Standing Up to Legal Scrutiny

• How to tackle fear & anxiety that comes with not properly documenting
• Must-know details on successfully using evidence to draw conclusions
• How to ensure all required documentation is adequate
• How to write a report that'll withstand the scrutiny of state and federal agencies and the courts
  

Writing an Investigative Report: Essential Tips to Writing it Right

• A recommended format of an investigative report
• Write a report that'll withstand the scrutiny of state and federal agencies, and the courts
• How to present findings in a way that'll protect your organization(in case of a complaint to a state or federal agency or a lawsuit)

ABOUT THE SPEAKER

Susan Strauss

Dr. Susan Strauss is an international speaker, trainer and consultant. Her areas of expertise include education, workplace harassment, discrimination, bullying, organizational development, and leadership development. Her clients are from healthcare, education, business, law, and government organizations from both the public and private sector. Susan conducts discrimination and bullying investigations, works as an expert witness for education and workplace harassment and bullying lawsuits, and coaches those managers and employees that need assistance in stopping their misconduct. Dr. Strauss has authored over 30 books, contributions and articles. She has been featured on 20/20, CBS Evening News, and other television and radio programs as well as interviewed for newspaper and journal articles. Susan holds a doctorate in organizational leadership.