Product Description

One measure of the health of a workplace is how well it responds to a complaint of misconduct. Does the complaining party have a chance to share their point of view with someone who is objective and listens carefully? Are complaints treated with as much confidentiality as possible, without compromising the need to collect relevant additional information? Is the person accused of misconduct given a chance to respond to the allegations against them? And is the employer taking whatever steps possible to minimize disruption and protect everyone involved from retaliation? The faculty share their practical insights into how to conduct workplace investigations in a way that addresses each of these considerations. 

Agenda & Materials

• 12:00 - 12:10 pm

  Welcome and Introduction

  Including a description of a hypothetical to guide the discussion

  Sujin Han, Esq., Cengage Learning Inc. , Boston
  Amy E. Serino, Esq., Serino Law LLC , Andover
  Alexandra D. Thaler, Esq., Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete LLP , Boston
  
• 12:10 - 12:15 pm

  When/Whether to Investigate

  Alexandra D. Thaler, Esq., Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete LLP , Boston
  
• 12:15 - 12:20 pm

  Interim Measures During Investigations

  Sujin Han, Esq., Cengage Learning Inc. , Boston
  
• 12:20 - 12:25 pm

  Choosing an Investigator

  Sujin Han, Esq., Cengage Learning Inc. , Boston
  Amy E. Serino, Esq., Serino Law LLC , Andover
  
• 12:25 - 12:30 pm

  Investigation Planning

  Amy E. Serino, Esq., Serino Law LLC , Andover
  
• 12:30 - 12:35 pm

  Scope of Investigation

  Sujin Han, Esq., Cengage Learning Inc. , Boston
  Amy E. Serino, Esq., Serino Law LLC , Andover
  
• 12:35 - 12:40 pm

  Collecting Documents and Data

  Alexandra D. Thaler, Esq., Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete LLP , Boston
  
• 12:40 - 12:50 pm

  Conducting Witness Interviews

  Amy E. Serino, Esq., Serino Law LLC , Andover
  
• 12:50 - 1:00 pm

  Drawing Conclusions

  Alexandra D. Thaler, Esq., Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete LLP , Boston
  
• 1:00 - 1:05 pm

  Documenting Findings

  Sujin Han, Esq., Cengage Learning Inc. , Boston
  
• 1:05 - 1:10 pm

  Other Tips/Best Practices

  Panel
  
• 1:10 - 1:30 pm

  Confidentiality, Privilege and Other Common Investigation Considerations

  Alexandra D. Thaler, Esq., Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete LLP , Boston
  
• 1:30 - 1:40 pm

  Safeguarding the Rights of Complainants, Respondents, and Witnesses

  Sujin Han, Esq., Cengage Learning Inc. , Boston
  
• 1:40 - 1:50 pm

  Legal Updates

  Amy E. Serino, Esq., Serino Law LLC , Andover
  
• 1:50 - 2:00 pm

  "Ask the Experts" Q&A Session and Key Takeaways

  Panel
  

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Chair

Faculty

Fees

• $157.50 - MCLE Sponsor Member
• $87.50 - New Lawyer
• $87.50 - Pending Admittee
• $87.50 - Law Student
• $87.50 - Paralegal
• $175.00 - All Others

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