Investigating claims of harassment, including sexual harassment, in the workplace is necessary but can often be very challenging for employers, employees and investigators. In this webinar we will review the latest case law and provide practical guidance for HR professionals investigating these allegations and lawyers who are supervising internal and external investigations.
Topics will include:
- Is an investigation necessary?
- How to choose the right investigator for the case
- Dealing with historic allegations
- Making credibility determinations
- Trauma informed investigations
- Considering power imbalances and consent
- Practical problems faced by investigators
- Opportunities for employers to learn from investigations
Audience
Workplace investigators, human resources professionals, legal directors/teams, people/team managers
Agenda
- 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm ET / 11:00 am - 12:30 pm PT Webinar and Q&A
Cost
This webinar is complimentary
Materials and Webinar Recording: If you are unable to attend the webinar but wish to receive the materials and webinar recording after, please click the "Materials and Webinar Recording" option at bottom of this page.
1.5Hours
Available Via Webinar
This program is eligible for up to 1.5 Substantive Hours with the Law Society of Ontario.
This program contains 1.5 hours of accredited content for the purposes of the Law Society of British Columbia’s annual Continuing Professional Development (CPD) requirements. The session has been loaded with the LSBC and is titled “Harassment Investigations: Challenges and Opportunities - February 2024”. It is available for claiming through your LSBC Member Portal.
A confirmation of participation will be sent to you for your continuing education hours with the Barreau du Québec.
For CPD/CLE in other jurisdictions, please contact your local Law Society.
This program contains 1.5 hours of accredited content for the purposes of the Law Society of British Columbia’s annual Continuing Professional Development (CPD) requirements. The session has been loaded with the LSBC and is titled “Harassment Investigations: Challenges and Opportunities - February 2024”. It is available for claiming through your LSBC Member Portal.
A confirmation of participation will be sent to you for your continuing education hours with the Barreau du Québec.
For CPD/CLE in other jurisdictions, please contact your local Law Society.
Event contact
Andrea Tulloch Marketing Events Manager +1 416 868 3329atulloch@fasken.com
