Harassment Investigations: Challenges and Opportunities

Investigating claims of harassment, including sexual harassment, in the workplace is necessary but can often be very challenging for employers, employees and investigators. In this webinar we will review the latest case law and provide practical guidance for HR professionals investigating these allegations and lawyers who are supervising internal and external investigations.

Topics will include:

• Is an investigation necessary?
• How to choose the right investigator for the case
• Dealing with historic allegations
• Making credibility determinations
• Trauma informed investigations
• Considering power imbalances and consent
• Practical problems faced by investigators
• Opportunities for employers to learn from investigations