Workplace Investigations Two-Part Foundations Seminar

Defensible Investigations: A Practical and Strategic Approach to Workplace Investigations for Employers

In this two-part seminar, Harris partner Jessica Fairbairn will take employers through the various stages of a workplace investigation, providing guidance on principles necessary to ensure a defensible investigation and offering practical insights into addressing challenges that arise during investigations.

Each of the sessions will be five hours in length and will cover the following:

Day One – September 16, 2026

• Investigation basics, including consideration of potential contractual and process obligations impacting a workplace investigation;
• In-depth review of the principles of procedural fairness, including case law review and interactive scenarios; and
• Investigation planning, clarifying the mandate, developing interview strategies and techniques.

Day Two – September 23, 2026

• Assessing credibility, including case law review and interactive scenarios;
• Developing investigation findings and critical review of conflicting and corroborating evidence;
• Report writing and privacy considerations; and
• Identification of common investigation mistakes and challenges, and responsive strategies.

Who Should Attend: This two-part seminar is for beginner to intermediate investigators, HR professionals, and managers seeking to implement or strengthen workplace investigations in both unionized and non-unionized settings.

The content of these seminars is the same as the July 2025 sessions.