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Six Steps for Effective Internal Investigations

Six Steps for Effective Internal Investigations

Six Steps for Effective Internal Investigations

The risks of legal action by a complainant, the accused, or a third party can be reduced by a thorough and effective inquiry and convincing documentation of the process

Nonprofit managers are often called upon to conduct investigations of possible employee misconduct. The issues include theft of property, embezzlement, sabotage, fighting, drug or alcohol use, theft of trade secrets, sexual or racial harassment, and acceptance of bribes.

 

An effective investigation can be essential to defending a claim brought by a former employee, such as a discrimination, harassment, wrongful discharge, or defamation claim.

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