Intensive Three-Day Workshop

As experienced employment lawyers and impartial workplace investigators, we conduct hundreds of public and private sector investigations every year. We bring that expertise, and our commitment to providing the best possible training experience, to this three-day workshop.

On the first day, we cover investigation fundamentals. From creating a workplan to handling witness representatives and everything in between, we provide practical guidance and cutting-edge legal analysis for every step in the investigation process, including:

• Applicable legal requirements
• Determining the scope of the investigation
• Key questions to ask complainants, respondents, and witnesses
• The correct tone in questioning witnesses
• Assessing witness credibility
• The appropriate evidentiary standard
• Drafting legally compliant investigation closure notices
• Compiling relevant documents and electronic information
• Preventing retaliation and future misconduct
• Avoiding unconscious bias in all phases of an investigation

On the second day, attendees participate in a mock investigation, and do everything from conducting interviews to reaching factual findings. We update our mock scenarios every year, and provide coaching and constructive feedback throughout the day.

On the third day, we take attendees step-by-step through how to write effective investigation reports. As all experienced investigators know, this is the most challenging part of the investigation process. We show you how to keep reports simple and direct, and ensure they can withstand legal scrutiny.

Poorly done investigations can cost employers millions of dollars. With our help, you will be prepared to do your best work.

Attendees receive our trademarked “Investigator’s Manual,” which contains checklists, sample interview outlines, and a sample investigation report.

This workshop is appropriate for investigators of all levels and experience. No prior background is necessary.

Materials are new every year!

Eric Glassman, the trainer for these sessions, has extensive experience conducting investigations and training others on the subject. Frankly, no one does it better!

HRCI/SHRM credit available. Certificates provided upon completion.

Why choose Shaw Law Group? Simply put, we are the best workplace trainers in the business. As experienced employment lawyers, we know the law cold. And, attendees rave about our engaging style, up-to-date materials, and practical approach. We focus on what you need to know to avoid liability, without “lecturing.” As one participant recently put it:

“Eric did a fabulous job! This was a GREAT foundation (I had no prior experience or exposure to investigations). It was helpful to work in smaller groups to get other's perspectives and experience also”

Learning Objectives – needed for HRCI and SHRM submission only:

• Understand the fundamentals of conducting internal investigations
• Learn applicable legal requirements
• Learn how to determine the scope and ask key questions
• Understand the appropriate evidentiary standard
• Learn best practices and receive coaching for conducting an investigation
• Learn how to write the investigation reports in an effective manner
• Learn how to ensure your report can withstand legal scrutiny

Refund available only if we receive your cancellation by April 30, 2025.