When workplace investigations hit the headlines, the risks can escalate quickly. Suddenly, employers are dealing with media attention, social media commentary, employee concerns and potentially serious reputational risk – all while trying to conduct a fair and effective investigation. We were recently privileged to host the International Employment Lawyer’s Workplace Investigations Masterclass, which included three … Continue Reading
At some point – and often with considerable frequency – employers must conduct internal investigations related to possible employee misconduct. Whether those investigations involve allegations of sexual harassment, hostile work environment, violation of drug or alcohol policies, theft, damage to equipment, or the like, maintaining confidentiality in the investigatory process is vital to ensuring the … Continue Reading
The Squire Sanders’ webinar series continued on October 2 with Whistleblower Laws and Internal Investigations: Tactics and Best Practices. Topics covered included: Recent updates to the whistleblower provisions of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act and Dodd-Frank Act Compliance Best Practices Policies/Procedures for internal reporting Investigations of complaints Treatment of whistleblowers If you have any questions on the webinar … Continue Reading
