Workplace Investigations
Why Workplace Investigations are a Critical Leadership Function Workplace investigations are an essential leadership tool for addressing allegations of misconduct, harassment, or discrimination. When conducted properly, they uncover the facts, show employees their concerns are taken seriously, and protect the organization from legal liability. Key Elements of Workplace Investigations: Purpose: Gather facts to determine if…
What Changed in 2026: The Legal Landscape Leaders Are Investigating Within The legal ground beneath workplace investigations shifted in 2026. On January 22, 2026, the EEOC voted to rescind its 2024 Enforcement Guidance on Harassment in the Workplace, removing the federal interpretive framework around which many employers built their investigation playbooks. State legislatures moved in…
Discover the Benefits of Workplace Investigations for risk, culture & compliance. Protect your organization & build trust.
A strong internal investigation process protects both employees and organizations. Learn how to build one that ensures fairness, compliance, and trust. The Importance of Getting Investigations Right Workplace issues—whether involving discrimination, harassment, or retaliation—must be addressed promptly and fairly. Without a clear process, small misunderstandings can escalate into legal challenges, costly litigation, and lasting damage…
Having run a practice for over a decade focused on EEO matters such as sexual harassment and discrimination issues in the workplace, the phrase hostile work environment is used frequently and is often misunderstood. The Actual Definition According to dictionary.com one of the definitions of “hostile” is “a person or thing that is antagonistic or…