On September 30, 2021, Kirsten Scheurer Branigan was a panelist at a live webcast hosted by the New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education entitled “Workplace Investigations: Understanding Micro-Aggressions, Implicit Bias, and the Impact of Long-Term Virtual Workplaces on Employees and Workplace Cultures.” Ms. Branigan was joined by moderator, Elizabeth Gramigna, Esq. Other panelists included Dr. Poyee Chiu; Clotelle Drakeford, Esq.; Philip J. Lipari, Esq.; and Dina Mastellone, Esq.
This year’s workplace investigations seminar explored the approaches needed to conduct a fair and complete investigation, and covered topics including:
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Understanding microaggressions
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Are microaggressions actionable in court?
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Understanding implicit bias
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How to conduct a culturally competent interview
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Developing an information gathering process
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Building trust with plaintiff and witnesses
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Understanding and summarizing the witness’s story
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Making findings about conduct
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How impact of virtual workplaces has impacted claims
