From Allegation to Resolution: A Legally Sound Approach to Workplace Investigations

When: Oct 13, 2026 09:30 am PDT - 11:30 am PDT
Where: 400 Capitol Mall, 11th Floor Sacramento, CA 95814

Mishandled workplace complaints can expose organizations to significant legal risk, disrupt operations, and erode employee trust. This seminar provides practical tools and strategies for conducting prompt, impartial, and legally defensible workplace investigations.

Join Weintraub Tobin attorney-investigators Beth West, Meagan Bainbridge, and Nikki Mahmoudi as they guide attendees through the full investigation lifecycle, from the initial complaint through the final investigative findings. Drawing on real-world experience, the presenters will discuss best practices, common pitfalls, and practical considerations for conducting effective workplace investigations.

Seminar Overview & Learning Objectives

Participants will learn how to:

Select the Appropriate Investigator: Evaluate key considerations when determining who should conduct an investigation, including issues of neutrality, expertise, and potential conflicts of interest.

Define Scope and Develop an Investigation Plan: Establish the scope of the investigation and outline a clear investigation plan, including establishing appropriate timelines and identifying necessary witnesses and other evidence.

Conduct Objective and Effective Interviews: Interview complainants, respondents, and witnesses using techniques designed to gather reliable information while maintaining neutrality.

Assess Credibility and Evaluate Evidence: Effectively and properly use credibility factors when evaluating witness statements and documentary evidence to resolve disputed facts.

Prepare Thorough and Defensible Findings: Draft clear, impartial investigative reports that accurately analyze the evidence and communicate findings in a legally sound manner.

Approved for 2.0 hours of MCLE credit. This program will be submitted to the HR Certification Institute for review.