Conducting Effective, Legally-Compliant Investigations of Harassment & Bullying Allegations

Your employees have the right to a safe, non-threatening work environment. Their productivity and morale can be seriously affected not only by instances of workplace bullying and harassment, but also by their leaders’ response to these problems. Therefore, it is imperative that organizations have strategies in place in order for managers and supervisors to recognize the signs of toxic and/or illegal behavior among employees, and take action to restore a healthy work culture.

Areas Covered in the Session:

·         What constitutes harassment & bullying in the workplace?

·         Which laws are violated by harassing and bullying behavior?

·         Two basic types of harassment: Quid Pro Quo & Hostile Work Environment

·         Employer/Employee responsibilities in preventing harassment & bullying

·         When does bullying cross the threshold into a Hostile Work Environment?

·         Employers’ obligations in creating a bully-free workplace

·         Preventive strategies to stopping harassment & bullying via training & policy-making

·         Rules to follow when conducting an investigation

·         Importance of solid documentation in harassment & bullying situations

·         Complaint determinations:  Inconclusive Investigation, Harassment/Bullying has Occurred, False Accusations were made

·         Imposing disciplinary action

·         Steps to avoid retaliation

Why Should You Attend / Learning Objectives:   This webinar will lay the groundwork for conducting effective and legally-compliant investigations of harassment and bullying investigations.  Participants will gain insight into rules to follow when conducting investigations, preventive strategies employers can put into place to avoid allegations in the future, and much more!

Who Will Benefit:

·         Human Resources Professionals

·         Compensation Professionals

·         Compliance professionals

·         Managers & Supervisors

·         Employees