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Writing effective investigative reports to minimize liability: the dos and don'ts

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An in-depth comprehensive investigative report memorializes the investigation, and can be evidence that an investigation actually occurred, which helps you in minimizing liability. Our upcoming webinar discusses critical elements of an investigative report and how to document the facts that the organization requiresin case of legal disputes . investigative report writing The webinar covers the following key areas: ·          Frequently missing elements from reports ·          How to reach conclusions and the required follow-up actions ·          How to include everything in the investigative report writing for minimizing liability LEARNING OBJECTIVES The attendees will: Receive an in-depth outline of the critical elements in an investigative report and will learn the dos & don'ts of documentation Learn what needs to be documented regarding ...

Writing Investigative Reports: Evaluating Interviewee Credibility, Reaching Conclusions and Minimizing Harassment Liability

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OVERVIEW Investigative report writing  actually begins from the very beginning of your investigation and continues throughout the process. This webinar will discuss the intricacies of writing the critical final report of your investigation that may be discoverable (all documents that must be provided to opposing counsel in case of a lawsuit) if an employee files a formal charge with the  EEOC  or your state’s human rights department, or if you are sued. A number of critical actions are required as part of your investigation. These include determining interviewee credibility, corroborating evidence and reaching a conclusion. For investigative report writing, investigators must make a decision as to whether the investigated misconduct was a violation of any laws or policies and present these findings in an objective, accurate and concise manner. An in-depth comprehensive investigative report memorializes the investigation, and can be evidence that an investiga...