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SHRM 2017 Annual Conference & Exposition
You will learn practical, legal and strategic tips to help you effectively conduct high-level investigations.
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You've just been asked to investigate a complaint against someone in senior management. Your next steps are absolutely critical. This session will explore the challenging and often delicate issues related to investigating senior executives. You will learn about investigator selection/retention, reporting requirements, “chain of command”, disclosure obligations and scope of the investigation. And, don't forget potential defamation and other potential legal issues, as well as managing internal and external public relations issues. This session will help you:

  • Understand the nuances and complexities of investigating senior-level executives.
  • Take steps to prepare your organization for the legal risks that can occur before, during and after the investigation.
  • Create an effective strategy that covers retaliation concerns, evidence, privilege and technology issues.
  • Effectively handle your next high-level investigation with practical tips and take-aways.
 
Date(s) & Time(s): 
Monday, June 19, 2017 - 4:00pm to 5:15pm
Presenter: 
Allison West, Esq., SHRM-SCP, AWI-CH
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For over 20 years, Allison West has used her employment law background in delivering customized workplace training, conducting investigations, coaching executives/managers, serving as an expert witness, and specializing in conflict resolution and facilitated discussions to create more collaborative work environments. 

Allison is a top-rated speaker at the SHRM Annual Conference as well as other HR/diversity conferences, and is a national expert on harassment, discrimination and investigations. She has appeared on PBS, CBS This Morning and in O Magazine discussing workplace harassment issues. 

She is a member of the State Bar of California and holds her SHRM-SCP certification and AWI-CH (investigation) certificate.

 

 

SESSIONS:
Location: 
243-245
Amount of Credit: 
1.25
Credit Type: 
•SHRM PDCs
Session Type: 
Concurrent Session
Competency: 
Critical Evaluation
Business Acumen
Intended Audience: 
Senior-Level
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Employment Law & Regulations

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