Ep. 41 - Managing Misconduct the Right Way

It's an unfortunate statistic, but most people have seen or experienced some form of misconduct at work at least once in their careers. As employment attorneys and workplace investigators, Christina Hynes Mesco and Laura Feldman have seen the full gamut of these types of matters and know that even the most cautionary tales can teach us valuable lessons about how to approach these difficult, and often highly emotional, cases.   Using a recent and very public corporate scandal, Christina and Laura explore how a prominent corporation properly responded to misconduct claims and use that example as a springboard for providing their best practices for organizations faced with similar complaints.  In this episode, you will learn:  The key role that senior leadership and even boards of directors play in addressing misconduct in the workplace and the kinds of training that both should receive  How to ensure that senior leadership has a pulse on what's going on in an organization  How to spot retaliation and best prevent it  When employment insurance can impact an organization's response to misconduct claims  Whether a complaint needs to be formally filed to treat harassment claims seriously  Practical considerations when conducting an internal versus an external investigation  Why culture audits are recommended for preventing and even responding to harassment claims    This episode will be a valuable guide for senior leaders, HR professionals, and managers navigating harassment claims, as well as attorneys who may be advising individuals in bringing these claims forward. Tune in to learn which practices will help you identify and prevent harassment within your team.    Stay Connected and Learn More:  Read Christina and Laura's blog on managing misconduct  Christina Hynes Mesco  Laura Feldman  The Prinz Law Firm