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Workplace Investigation Timeline

The document outlines the typical timeline and steps for conducting a workplace investigation, which includes obtaining a written complaint, nominating an investigator, gathering evidence through documents and interviews, evaluating the evidence, making a decision, taking disciplinary action or corrective measures if needed, conducting closure meetings, and following up to ensure the issue is resolved. Maintaining confidentiality and preventing retaliation are also important parts of the process.

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WORKPLACE INVESTIGATION TIMELINE HR/ER obtains a written statement of the complaint ? HR/ER takes immediate action, if necessary — Ideally, investigations are completed within 1-3 business days after receiving the complaint HR/ER opens a case to start the investigation HR/ER nominates an investigator HR/ER develops a step-by-step plan for the investigation HR/ER gathers documents and other tangible evidence — Could include emails, write-ups, assignment logs, security footage, etc. HR/ER works to ensure confidentiality and non-retaliation — Retaliation made up 51.6% of all charges in the 2018 EEOC report HR/ER interviews the accused and any witnesses HR/ER evaluates the evidence HR/ER submits the investigator’s findings in an objective report HR/ER makes an equitable decision HR/ER conducts a disciplinary hearing or puts corrective measures into effect HR/ER performs an investigation closure meeting with each party — How employers respond to complainants is a key risk factor in psychological injury HR/ER completes a written investigation summary HR/ER follows up to gauge if the issue is fully resolved www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/investigate-workplace-complaint-29475.html www.hsblawfirm.com/connect/blog/2019/a-checklist-for-conducting-workplace-investigation www.davidsonmorris.com/workplace-investigation-process/ www.hracuity.com/blog/best-practices-questions-for-complainants-in-a-workplace-investigation www.hracuity.com/blog/conduct-fair-workplace-investigations www.hracuity.com/blog/protocols-workplace-investigations