Labor & Employment

4.3

How to Conduct an Internal Workplace Investigation: Back to Basics

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Alaska CLE Approved 6 Total
Arkansas CLE Approved 6 Total
Arizona CLE Approved 6 Total
California CLE Approved 6 Total
Colorado CLE Approved 7 Total
Connecticut CLE Approved 6 Total
Delaware CLE Approved 6 Total
Georgia CLE Approved 6 Total
Hawaii CLE Approved 6 Total
Idaho CLE Approved 6 Total
Illinois CLE Approved 6 Total
Maine CLE Approved 6 Total
Minnesota CLE Approved 6 Total
Missouri CLE Approved 6 Total
Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved 6 Total
Montana CLE Approved 6 Total
North Dakota CLE Approved 6 Total
Nebraska CLE Approved 6 Total
New Hampshire CLE Approved 6 Total
New Mexico CLE Approved 6 Total
Nevada CLE Approved 6 Total
New York CLE Approved 7 Total
Oklahoma CLE Approved 7 Total
Oregon CLE Approved 6 Total
Pennsylvania CLE Approved 6 Total
Tennessee CLE Approved 6 Total
Vermont CLE Approved 6 Total
Washington CLE Approved 6 Total
Wisconsin CLE Approved 7 Total
West Virginia CLE Approved 7.2 Total
Montana CLE Credit for Paralegals Approved 6 Total
New Mexico Paralegal Division, State Bar of Approved 6 Total
Texas State Bar of Paralegal Division Approved 6 Total
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5 hours 59 minutes
Rick Geiger
Pamela Bass
Nina Massen
Eraka Childs
Richard Koblentz
With Rick S. Geiger Esq. from Law Office of Rick S. Geiger, LLC & Geiger Gaming Law + 4 others
Recorded January 28, 2025.
Product ID 99556

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Overview

A Step-by-Step Guide to Conducting a Legally Compliant Workplace Investigation

When it comes to workplace investigations, you need to handle each step of the process with care to mitigate litigation risks. Do you have the information you need to conduct a sound investigation without opening yourself up to liability? In this focused course, our experienced faculty walk you through everything from determining who should lead the investigation and managing interviews to disciplining employees and handling whistleblower allegations. Register today!

  • Stay informed of emerging trends and case law developments.
  • Develop strategies for planning the investigation.
  • Analyze best practices for safeguarding attorney-client privilege throughout the investigation.
  • Unearth tips for gathering interview materials.
  • Uncover practical guidance for using investigative results for termination decisions.

Abbreviated Agenda

  1. Case Law Developments, Hot Topics, and Emerging Trends in Workplace Investigations
  2. Planning the Investigation: Legal Best Practices
  3. Best Practices for Preserving Attorney-Client Privilege and the Work-Product Doctrine During the Investigation
  4. Conducting the Workplace Investigation: Legal Essentials
  5. Handling DOL and EEOC Investigations: Plaintiff and Defense Perspectives
  6. Ethical Issues
  7. Using the Results of the Investigation for Disciplinary Actions and Termination Decisions

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Product ID 99556

Credit Details

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
California MCLE Paralegal Approved 6 Total
Alaska CLE Approved 6 Total
Arkansas CLE Approved 6 Total
Arizona CLE Approved 6 Total
California CLE Approved 6 Total
Colorado CLE Approved 7 Total
Connecticut CLE Approved 6 Total
Delaware CLE Approved 6 Total
Georgia CLE Approved 6 Total
Hawaii CLE Approved 6 Total
Idaho CLE Approved 6 Total
Illinois CLE Approved 6 Total
Maine CLE Approved 6 Total
Minnesota CLE Approved 6 Total
Missouri CLE Approved 6 Total
Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved 6 Total
Montana CLE Approved 6 Total
North Dakota CLE Approved 6 Total
Nebraska CLE Approved 6 Total
New Hampshire CLE Approved 6 Total
New Mexico CLE Approved 6 Total
Nevada CLE Approved 6 Total
New York CLE Approved 7 Total
Oklahoma CLE Approved 7 Total
Oregon CLE Approved 6 Total
Pennsylvania CLE Approved 6 Total
Tennessee CLE Approved 6 Total
Vermont CLE Approved 6 Total
Washington CLE Approved 6 Total
Wisconsin CLE Approved 7 Total
West Virginia CLE Approved 7.2 Total
Montana CLE Credit for Paralegals Approved 6 Total
New Mexico Paralegal Division, State Bar of Approved 6 Total
Texas State Bar of Paralegal Division Approved 6 Total
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Agenda

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  1. Case Law Developments, Hot Topics, and Emerging Trends in Workplace Investigations

  2. Planning the Investigation: Legal Best Practices

    1. Handling Internal Complaints: Key Steps to Take
    2. Determining Whether a Workplace Investigation Is Necessary
    3. Guidelines for Determining Who Should Conduct the Investigation
    4. Managing Investigation Costs

  3. Best Practices for Preserving Attorney-Client Privilege and the Work-Product Doctrine During the Investigation

    1. The Attorney's Role in the Investigation
    2. Business Advice vs. Legal Advice
    3. Scope of Attorney's Duties for Company
    4. Investigating Complaints vs. Litigating Complaints
    5. Third-Party Consultants: Functional Equivalents of Employees?
    6. Documenting and Interviewing Do's and Don'ts

  4. Conducting the Workplace Investigation: Legal Essentials

    1. Useful Tips for Gathering Documents and Interview Materials
    2. Practical Guidance for Conducting Interviews
    3. Leaving a Paper Trail: Why It Matters
    4. Best Practices for Creating the Final Investigative Report
    5. Investigation Errors to Avoid at All Costs

  5. Handling DOL and EEOC Investigations: Plaintiff and Defense Perspectives

    1. Putting Effective Policies in Place to Prevent EEOC Investigations
    2. Properly Following Administrative Proceedings
    3. Essentials of Documenting and Investigating EEOC Complaints
    4. Raising EEOC Claims: Enhanced Internal Processes
    5. Tips for Handling EEOC Complaints and Drafting Position Statements
    6. How to Respond to an Agency's Request for Information

  6. Ethical Issues

    1. Rules of Professional Conduct
    2. Conflicts of Interest
    3. Confidentiality
    4. Attorneys' Fees

  7. Using the Results of the Investigation for Disciplinary Actions and Termination Decisions

    1. Timing Considerations
    2. Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs): Drafting and Implementation Essentials
    3. Conducting the Disciplinary or Termination Meeting: What You Need to Know and Do
    4. Handling Whistleblower Allegations

Who Should Attend

This program is designed for attorneys. HR professionals, accountants, and paralegals may also benefit.

Speakers

Rick S Geiger Esq.
Rick S.
Geiger, Esq.
Law Office of Rick S. Geiger, LLC & Geiger Gaming Law
Pamela D Bass
Pamela D.
Bass
Thomas, Drohan, Waxman, Petigrow & Mayle, LLP
Nina Massen
Nina
Massen
Thomas, Drohan, Waxman, Petigrow & Mayle, LLP
Eraka L Childs
Eraka L.
Childs
The Childs Legacy Law Firm P.C.
Richard S Koblentz
Richard S.
Koblentz
Koblentz, Penvose & Froning, LLC
Speaker bio
Rick S Geiger Esq.

Rick S. Geiger, Esq.

Law Office of Rick S. Geiger, LLC & Geiger Gaming Law
Rick Geiger

is the principal at the Law Office of Rick S. Geiger, LLC & Geiger Gaming Law. He has a traditional business, and business litigation practice, including business start-ups, contracts, employment law, and general litigation. Mr. Geiger is also a well-known expert in gaming and gambling law, including online gaming and gambling, traditional casino gaming, e-sports law, software licensing, legal compliance for gaming and gambling, econometric analysis for casinos, and gaming companies. He is also a business executive with extensive experience in technology management. Mr. Geiger has the unique background and experience of working both as an attorney and as a business executive in all aspects of gaming, virtual worlds gaming, payment systems, and gaming business management. He holds an M.B.A. degree from the Simon School at the University of Rochester and a J.D. degree from the State University of New York at Buffalo School of Law. Mr. Geiger is a member of the New York State Bar Association and U.S. District Courts and Appellate Courts.

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Pamela D Bass

Pamela D. Bass

Thomas, Drohan, Waxman, Petigrow & Mayle, LLP
Pamela Bass

is an attorney with the firm of Thomas, Drohan, Waxman, Petigrow & Mayle, LLP, where she is involved in collective bargaining in both the public and private sector, employee discipline matters, litigation matters, and assisting clients with policy formulation and concerns, including polices on gender equity. Ms. Bass is also involved in sports law as it relates to educational institutions. She has extensive experience in NCAA compliance, and served on university and athletic conference committees on leadership, gender equity, and diversity. Ms. Bass received her Undergraduate Degree from Brown University, her Masters in Education Degree from The University of Texas at Austin and her J.D. degree from the University of Connecticut School of Law.

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Nina Massen

Nina Massen

Thomas, Drohan, Waxman, Petigrow & Mayle, LLP
Nina Massen

is a senior associate at Thomas, Drohan, Waxman, Petigrow & Mayle, LLP. Her practice has primarily focused on employment discrimination litigation for private, public and non-profit employers in federal and state courts as well as before administrative agencies. Ms. Massen has extensive experience in mediation, arbitration, and counseling clients across the life-cycle of personnel issues, with particular expertise in leave management issues. She earned her bachelor's degree, cum laude, from the University of Pennsylvania; her J.D. degree, cum laude, from Pace University, The Elisabeth Haub School of Law; her master's degree, summa cum laude, from New York University, Wagner School of Public Policy; as well as Oxford University, Trinity College. Ms. Massen is admitted to practice law in New York.

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Eraka L Childs

Eraka L. Childs

The Childs Legacy Law Firm P.C.
Eraka Childs

is a business, estate planning, probate, guardianship and family law attorney at The Childs Legacy Law Firm P.C. As an experienced trial attorney, her practice emphasizes helping people to build, preserve and pass on their wealth. Ms. Childs has more than 20 years of experience advising business owners regarding their human resources practices and other business matters. She works with her clients to accomplish their goals while avoiding unnecessary court proceedings and minimizing or eliminating exposure to death taxes. Ms. Childs earned her B.A. degree from Southwestern University and her J.D. degree from South Texas College of Law Houston. She is licensed to practice law in Texas.

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Richard S Koblentz

Richard S. Koblentz

Koblentz, Penvose & Froning, LLC
Richard Koblentz

is an attorney with Koblentz, Penvose & Froning, LLC. He devotes the greatest portion of his practice to the area of professional responsibility, including legal ethics, attorney discipline, bar admission representation, representation in the areas of attorney conflicts of interest, disqualification of counsel, law firm formations and dissolutions, legal malpractice representation as both plaintiff and defense counsel, and service as an expert witness. Mr. Koblentz also practices in the areas of complex and general civil litigation, criminal defense, probate, real estate, small business counseling and domestic relations. He has served as president of the Cleveland-Marshall Law Alumni Association, is an officer of the Cuyahoga County Bar Association, and is a member of the Council of Visitors at California Western School of Law in San Diego, California. He earned his B.S. degree from The Ohio State University and his J.D. degree from Cleveland-Marshall College of Law.

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