How to Investigate a Sexual Harassment Complaint

Address

Seyfarth Shaw LLP
The New York Times Building
620 Eighth Avenue
New York, NY 10018

Cost

There is no cost to attend, but registration is required and seating is limited.

Claims and lawsuits alleging sexual harassment in the workplace are increasing in number. Legislatures are passing laws that are expanding the legal remedies available to aggrieved employees. Often employers conduct internal investigations of these types of claims with the goal of identifying a problem and correcting it. But these investigations present complex issues regarding privilege, confidentiality, and ethics. How can employers carefully plan a successful internal investigation when an employee alleges sexual harassment?

Please join us for an informative discussion on best practices for investigating a sexual harassment complaint, and how employers can put themselves in the best possible position to ensure their investigation is complete and thorough, while maintaining work product and attorney-client privileges.
Topics will include:

Best practices before and after conducting an investigation.
Protecting the integrity of the investigation.
Dealing with attorney-client privilege and work product issues.
Best practices of disclosures to witnesses during interviews.
How to deal with difficult situations.