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Investigation Basics | |
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Workplace Investigations: An Overview | |
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The Benefits of an Effective Investigation | |
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Ten Steps to a Successful Investigation | |
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Common Investigation Mistakes-and How to Avoid Them | |
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Getting Started | |
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Discovering Workplace Problems | |
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Decide Whether to Investigate | |
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Take Immediate Action, If Necessary | |
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Choose the Investigator | |
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Plan the Investigation | |
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Gather Information | |
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Get Started Right Away | |
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Conducting Interviews | |
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Gathering Other Evidence | |
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Follow-Up Interviews | |
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Make and Document Your Decision | |
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Evaluate the Evidence | |
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Decide Whether Misconduct Occurred | |
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Take Action | |
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Document Your Decision | |
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Follow Up | |
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Investigating Common Workplace Problems | |
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Investigating Discrimination | |
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What Is Discrimination? | |
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Ten Steps to an Effective Discrimination Investigation | |
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Investigating Harassment | |
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What Is Harassment? | |
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Ten Steps to a Successful Harassment Investigation | |
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Investigating Workplace Theft | |
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How Employees Steal | |
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Ten Steps to a Successful Theft Investigation | |
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Investigating Threats and Violence | |
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Threats and Violence in the Workplace | |
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Ten Steps to a Successful Investigation of Violence | |
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Investigating Drug and Alcohol Use | |
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Workplace Drug and Alcohol Use | |
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Ten Steps to a Successful Investigation of Drug or Alcohol Use | |
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Appendixes | |
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Workplace Policies | |
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Complaint Policy | |
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Open-Door Policy | |
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Antidiscrimination Policy | |
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Antiharassment Policy | |
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Antiviolence Policy | |
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Drug and Alcohol Policy | |
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Forms and Checklists | |
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Complaint Reporting Form | |
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Investigation Notice Form | |
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Investigation Report Form | |
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Adverse Action Notice Form | |
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Checklist: Ten Steps to a Successful Investigation | |
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Checklist: Avoiding Common Investigation Mistakes | |
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Document Checklist | |
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Credibility Checklist | |
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Discipline Checklist | |
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Investigation Report Checklist | |
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Sample Investigation Documents | |
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Complaint Reporting Form | |
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Interviews | |
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Written Warning | |
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Resources | |
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State Laws Prohibiting Discrimination in Employment | |
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State Agencies That Enforce Laws Prohibiting Discrimination in Employment | |
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State Drug and Alcohol Testing Laws | |
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Resources on HR and Employment Available From-Nolo | |
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Resources on HR and Employment Available From SHRM | |
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How to Use the CD-ROM | |
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Accessing Investigation Resources From the CD | |
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Installing and Accessing investigation Resources on Your Computer | |
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Files Included on This CD-ROM | |
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Index | |