The 2012 Seminar Series will commence in March.

 Join us for our highly interactive, step-by-step seminar to learn practical skills for how to investigate and document allegations of compliance violations, fraud, harassment, discrimination, theft and other employee misconduct.

In-Person Sessions

We will be conducting in-person sessions in the following cities:

Dates, times and locations will be posted and registration will be open by the end of January.

Cost

Course Overview

You are assigned to conduct an internal investigation. The facts are unclear, and you are not sure who is telling the truth. Yet, you must reach a conclusion. In this hands-on seminar, you will learn practical skills for investigating alleged misconduct and ways to balance the rights of the complainant and the accused while protecting the interests of your organization. Plus, you will learn how to minimize the administrative burden of writing investigative reports while producing reports that are easy to write and understand.
 

You will learn:
 

• How to strategically investigate “he said/she said” allegations where there are no eyewitnesses
• How to interview witnesses using a specific method that enables you to gather all relevant information
• How the laws have changed regarding investigations (e.g. — is it lawful to use social media in your investigation?)
• Techniques and questioning strategies you can use to determine whether a witness is lying
• How much detail about witnesses’ statements you must give the accused
• The rules for searching an employee’s workspace, computer or personal belongings
• What to do if the accused brings an attorney, co-worker or friend to the investigative interview
• The appropriate standard of proof for imposing discipline
• How to sift through the relevant evidence
• What to include and not include in the report
• Essential sections of the report
• Principles of clear and concise report writing
• How to properly document credibility determinations
• How to compile exhibits
• Privilege and confidentiality designations
• Who should see the report
• What documents to retain in the investigative file
• Discipline, follow-up and handling challenges in the investigation

Continuing Education Credits

We have applied for Continuing Education Credits with the HR Certification Institute (HRCI) and the Society of Corporate Compliance (SCCE).  We will update the website as we receive approvals. Multiple state bar associations have previously approved the Investigations and Report Writing Seminars for Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credit. Those states include: CA, IL, NY, PA, TX, VA and WA. (Attorneys seeking CLE credit in New York and are facing financial hardship may apply for a reduction in the seminar fee, consistent with NY State Bar rules.) Upon request, we will provide you with information needed to apply for CLE approval. 

Who Should Attend?

These seminars are designed for those who investigate, or oversee the investigation of, reports of alleged harassment, discrimination, theft, fraud and other types of employee misconduct, including:

Cancellations or Substitutions

If cancellation occurs 7 days or more in advance of the registered session date, the registration fee less $75 administrative fee will be refunded. Should cancellation be requested less than 7 days in advance of the registered session date, the registration fee may be applied to another session in another city,* or to a webinar, or the course manual may be received in full consideration of registration fee.

Refunds cannot be granted for cancellations occurring less than 7 days in advance of the registered date. Substitution of attendee can be made at any time during the 2012 seminar series.

*Substitute seminar must be completed within the 2012 seminar series.