Investigation Tools and Techniques: Developing Facts and Evidence

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Detailed Overview/Outline

A full and fair investigation of alleged misconduct is a critical component of due process. This interactive workshop provides valuable information and tools on how to conduct an investigation of major workplace offenses that may result in immediate termination and that are the likely subject of arbitration. This workshop will cover:

• Analysis and investigation of major disciplinary offenses
• Practical techniques for conducting investigatory interviews
• How an arbitrator scrutinizes your investigation

Key Topics

• Analyzing the standards and evidence used in arbitrations involving major misconduct offenses, including scrutiny of the employer's investigation
• Key steps for conducting a thorough investigation
• Techniques for authenticating evidence
• Conducting interviews of management and rank-and-file employees
• The effect of a concurrent criminal proceeding on your investigation
• How other legal issues, including workplace privacy laws, affect the investigation
• Case study practice

Who Will Benefit?
Labor relations/human resources managers and professionals, as well as attorneys investigating potential major disciplinary offenses in a unionized environment

Prerequisites LR101 - Effective Discipline: Best Practices for a Unionized Environment

Sponsor Background:

• Over 50 years ago, Cornell University's School of Industrial and Labor Relations was formed to provide training to employers to improve workplaces and workplace life.
• Cornell workshops have a reputation for being current in subject theory and application as well as on legal or regulatory issues.
• Classes are highly interactive…between student and instructor and student to student.
• Discussion groups, case studies, role plays, and other exercises provide practice for your learning.
• Your instructors are skilled communicators and experienced professionals committed to providing the finest in real world, practical education.
• The majority of our clients are repeat users…a testimony to the quality and value received.

Substitution and Cancellation Policy

Substitutions of registrants can be made at any time. Cancellations and transfers are subject to a 25% charge unless received in writing one week prior to the program. Registrants who do not cancel in writing prior to the program date and who do not attend are responsible for the entire fee.

Instructor(s):
Shelly M. Greenwald, Bonnie Siber Weinstock or Andrea M. Basile-Terrillion

Instructor Background:
Shelley M. Greenwald, Esq., Private Attorney, specializing in the field of employment practices and litigation. Ms. Greenwald advises, counsels, trains, and handles all aspects of employment law litigation. Formerly, she was in-house counsel at NBC and has appeared on CourtTV and CNBC.

Bonnie Siber Weinstock, Esq., Arbitrator and Mediator of labor relations and employment disputes in the public and private sectors for more than 16 years. Ms. Weinstock is named in contracts in the education, transportation, health care, and service industries.

Andrea M. Basile Terrillion, Esq., Director, Labor Relations and Legal Studies Programs. Ms. Terrillion is also an attorney specializing in labor relations and employment law matters, including collective bargaining, grievance arbitration, and EEO.

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