by the Brightmine Editorial Team
Employers may be legally obligated to conduct an internal investigation following the receipt of an employee complaint or becoming aware of certain workplace conditions like a hostile work environment or unlawful activity.
In this guide, learn about:
- Step 1: Take action to stop the suspect conduct
- Step 2: Determine whether to conduct an investigation
- Step 3: Choose the right person to conduct the investigation
- Step 4: Determine whether to involve in-house or outside counsel
- Step 5: Determine whether to impose restrictions on employee activity
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