This Training discusses the key steps for HR and employers when closing out investigations, including the importance of making credibility assessments, creating a report, and issuing fact, findings that will withstand scrutiny. It is targeted toward individuals serving in human resources, legal, compliance, or leadership roles.
Topics covered:
- The importance of making credibility assessments. Liability can result when investigators fail to assess the credibility of witnesses, complainants, and the accused
- How to make credibility assessments when there are no witnesses to the conduct other than the individuals involved (“he said/she said,” “they said/they said,” etc.)
- Sources to use when assessing credibility
- Making sound credibility assessments to avoid common pitfalls that could undermine investigation results in litigation
- Reviewing the evidence to make factual findings
- Creating a neutral unbiased and objective investigation report that will withstand scrutiny
The Training also includes a review of the investigation steps, such as:
- Planning the investigation
- Selecting the investigation tools and preserving evidence
- Conducting the interviews
- Assessing credibility
- Analyzing evidence
- Reaching a conclusion
- Documenting the investigation
- Communicating the results and monitoring/follow-up
Location: On-site or virtual
Length: 2-3 hours
KSB Law can assist Employers with updating policies and practices in the areas covered in this Training. Modifications to the training session can be made to meet the employer’s priorities or time considerations.
