Conducting Internal Investigations: Addressing Employee Complaints and Compliance Issues Toolkit

by Practical Law Labor & Employment

A Toolkit that provides a collection of resources to help counsel and employers prepare for and conduct an effective internal investigation. In today's complex regulatory environment, employers must know how to properly respond to allegations of workplace wrongdoing. This Toolkit offers numerous resources designed to assist in conducting investigations in response to employee complaints or government inquiries relating to workplace discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage and hour violations, and workplace safety and health. An effective investigation can provide the necessary information for an employer to assess its potential exposure and make strategic decisions to mitigate damages. However, these investigations also present challenges. This Toolkit contains resources to help employers determine when an investigation is necessary, who should conduct it, its proper scope, and how to collect information while navigating attorney-client privilege and work product doctrine protections.