Participants will learn: How to structure and write a clear, concise, well-organized, objective, and credible investigation report from complaint to conclusion?How to identify and use the models of proof/standards as a guide in your investigation report for issues of discrimination, harassment, and bullying (violence/threats)? How to provide parties with an analysis of the facts, conclusions, and or recommendations? How and when to present your written investigation?Areas Covered Establishing the authority of the investigator and scope of investigation at the beginning of your investigative report The importance of writing an objective and credible investigation report from complaint to conclusionStructure of your investigative report When and how to include in your report the standards/models of proof and how they were utilized in your investigation 10 steps to include in your report to establish an effective investigation for: - Discrimination - Harassment and - Bullying (threats/violence) - How to document your efforts to avoid legal minefields during your investigation effortsNegligent (and deliberately negligent) Investigation Loudermill and Weingarten Right. Violation of Public PolicyFalse light/Defamation False ImprisonmentIntentional or Negligent Infliction of Emotional DistressSearches and Monitoring/SurveillanceCourse Level - IntermediateWho Should AttendAll level Managers, Supervisors, Human Resources, Employee Relations, Labor Relations, Attorneys, and Union Officers/Representatives/Stewards, all levels of Law Enforcement or Security staff. Why Should You Attend Among the many types of charges to investigate, all require a professionally written report documenting not only your findings of fact but also demonstrating that your investigation was done objectively, and in a timely manner. So, you need to be prepared to not just conduct a proper investigation but to also show that you did. That means your report must be beyond reproach so it can withstand any appeal or challenge that may negatively reflect upon the integrity and credibility of your investigation! Yes, your report can and most likely will become an exhibit in some forum and/or evidence!If done right your report can help remedy/resolve the situation. If done wrong, it all too often makes things worse. So, it pays to know how to do it right every step of the way. In short, this webinar can help you and your organization understand and demonstrate that you met the requirements to conduct an effective and professional investigation. Let’s face it, it is a minefield out there so it’s important to be able to show you knew what you were doing and did it well!