How you will benefit:

• Learn step-by-step guidelines for investigating any complaint
• Be proactive and avoid the legal pitfalls of investigations
• Know what steps to take to minimize your liability
• Understand what sexual harassment is—and what it isn’t
• Get a realistic view of the timing of investigations
• Get beneficial advice on handling evidence
• Keep your work force running smoothly during and after an investigation
• Guard against retaliation and subsequent inappropriate misconduct

After completing this course you will have learned:

• How to recognize workplace situations that require an investigation
• How to develop an investigation plan
• How to collect and record evidence
• The rights of the parties involved in an investigation
• How to identify and interview the plaintiff, witnesses and the respondent
• How to assemble statements and write a thorough and defensible report
• When and what information can, and should, be released to the involved parties
• How to make recommendations about next steps after the investigation is complete

Scenario investigations include:

• Sexual harassment
• Complaints of discrimination
• Safety concerns
• Medical issues
• Circumstances where employee witnesses would prefer not to voluntarily participate.

This 2 day program has been approved for 13 HR recertification credit hours toward PHR and SPHR recertification through the HR Certification Institute (HRCI).

Registrants who have participated in a previous Workplace Investigations Seminar are entitled to a $100.00 discount, upon request at the time of registration.

Once an organization has enrolled a representative in any 2021 Workplace Investigations Seminar, subsequent 2021 Workplace Investigations registrants from the same organization are entitled to a $50.00 discount, upon request at the time of registration.

To receive the discount, participants need not attend the same location or date. Discounts must be requested at the time of registration and are not combinable with other discount offers.

Very attractive discounts are available to organizations which send 5 or more participants to IAML seminars in any 12 month period. Participants do not necessarily need to attend the seminar at the same location or time.

Yes, based on space availability.  You will be asked for a credit card number at the time of registration, or you may be asked to send a check via overnight mail.  Because IAML’s cancellation policy requires written notification at least two weeks in advance, by registering for a program less than two weeks in advance you are liable for the entire fee, even if you do not attend.

Participants will receive a full refund of any fees paid if IAML receives written notification that they will be unable to attend at least two weeks prior to their program’s starting date.  Otherwise, participants are liable for the entire fee.  Registrants requesting a transfer to another program within this two week period will be charged an additional fee of $150.00.  You may substitute an associate at any time at no additional fee.

You are responsible for making your own hotel reservation.  IAML has made arrangements for participants to receive discounted room rates at the hotels where the seminars will be held.  To reserve a room at our special rate you must make your reservation at least 35 days in advance of the seminar.  If you experience any difficulty in making your hotel reservation, even if it’s less than 35 days in advance please call IAML, we may be able to assist you in securing a room at the seminar hotel.