Finding the Facts - Disciplinary and Harassment Investigation

Table of Contents4
Section 1 - Introduction8
Section 2 - When Should an Investigation Be Conducted?8
Section 3 - What Standard Does an Investigation Have to Meet?19
Section 4 - Who Should Be Assigned to Conduct the Administrative Investigation?20
Section 5 - Beginning the Investigation26
Section 6 - Gathering the Facts32
Section 7 - Evaluating the Facts69
Section 8 - Writing the Report73
Section 9 - Taking Corrective Action78
Appendix A - Sample Notice of Investigation to Witness/Employee83
Appendix B - Sample Notice of Interview to Accused (Non-Sworn)84
Appendix C - Sample Notice of Investigation to Accused (Sworn)85
Appendix D - Interrogation Admonition for Use in Sworn Police Interview87
Appendix E - Sample Statement and Questions for Use at the Beginning of the Investigative Interview89
Appendix F - Sample Statement in the Event Employee Refuses to Respond to Questions or Submit to Investigative Interview90
Appendix G - Legal Opinion 16-0391
Appendix H - Sample Notice of Completion of Investigation to Employee Complainant105
Appendix I - Sample Outline of Written Report107
Appendix J - Sample Policy and Complaint Procedure Against Harassment, Discrimination, and Retaliation108
Appendix K - Legal Standard for Harassment114
Appendix L - Principles Limiting Damages in Harassment Cases127
Appendix M - EEOC Policy Guidance on Current Issues of Sexual Harassment (June 1999)137
Appendix N - California Department Of Fair Employment And Housing Workplace Harassment Guide For California Employers (2017)160
Appendix O - Regulations Regarding Transgender Identity and Expression170
Endnotes171

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