The Essential Guide to Workplace Investigations

Learn how to conduct a complete and fair workplace investigation

Workplace complaints carry serious legal and financial risks to a company, so it's essential to act fast when you receive an employee complaint. But an ineffective or poorly handled investigation can land your company in even more trouble than not performing one at all. It's more important than ever to ensure your investigation is complete, impartial, and timely.

The Essential Guide to Workplace Investigations shows you how to legally and successfully investigate and resolve any type of complaint or problem. It covers common issues such as harassment, discrimination, violence, drug and alcohol use, and theft.

The book guides you through each step of an effective investigation, including:

deciding whether to investigate

planning an investigation

interviewing witnesses

gathering and evaluating evidence

documenting the investigation,

and more.