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Program Description: “Can you Handle the Truth? Conducting Effective Internal Investigations”

If you are like most employers, you have a strong anti-harassment policy with some form of diversity training, both of which are designed to reduce or eliminate claims of harassment and discrimination in your workplace. The strength of an employer’s defense comes from its complaint resolution process and the effectiveness of its internal investigations into the complaints it receives.  Being able to recognize a complaint that warrants an investigation is critical, as is the ability to investigate complaints in a timely, effective and meaningful manner. You don’t have to be Columbo, Inspector Cluso, or a private investigator to investigate, but there are certain things you need to know to investigate correctly. Join us for this informative discussion as we learn how to address and investigate complaints of harassment and discrimination.

Speaker: Jennifer Bouman-Stegall, Red Kite Employment Law

Red Kite founder Jennifer Bouman-Steagall is engaging, dynamic, compelling, entertaining, and genuinely passionate about her work, or so people say. Jennifer also happens to be a highly skilled management-side employment litigation attorney with over 19 years of experience representing Oregon and Washington employers.

Jennifer’s clients consider her to be a trusted business partner and effective on-site trainer with a reputation for professionalism, integrity, enthusiasm and creativity. She is proud to be a favorite speaker for human resource organizations, including YCHRA, the Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries, the Oregon Employer’s Council, and the Portland State University HR

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