Investigations

Strong document retention policies are essential, especially for workplace investigations and misconduct allegations. Get tips to protect your organization and those it serves.

Learn why fair and well-conducted investigations are crucial for maintaining trust and upholding core values in your organization.

When abuse or misconduct allegations hit, ministry leaders can be caught off guard. This op-ed emphasizes the need for proactive preparation, detailing essential steps like quick triage, safety plans, pastoral support, and clear communication to handle these crises effectively and maintain community trust.

Carefully following best investigative practices can help avoid harming people and avoid costly litigation.

Preventing and responding to sexual abuse is a major issue for churches and ministries. This article discusses the various ways in which attorneys can help organizations prevent and respond to abuse and discusses what ministries should expect from their attorneys.

Do you really need that workplace investigation? In many cases, the answer is absolutely “yes” …it may even be legally required. Read on to find examples of when “Yes, you should have an investigation!”

This post cautions about what not to do in an internal employment investigation and provides four helpful tips to avoid mishandling a complaint of sexual harassment.

A multi-chapter resource about employment investigations for religious organizations, including the importance of these investigations and how to develop a framework for conducting them.

This post provides an overview of the EEOC’s new interpretative guidance on retaliation for employment discrimination claims, including practical tips for employers.