The Difficulty With Texting Employees During a Workplace Investigation
Workplace investigations may be initiated after the employer is accused of wrongful conduct, such as permitting unlawful harassment or discrimination. While an employer may want to reach out to various employees including the alleged victim, doing so can negatively impact the ongoing workplace investigations, warns Natalie Lynch of Lynch Service Company.
Understanding the importance of objectivity while workplace investigations are underway may help the employer shield against potential liability, she advises.
In a post on the company’s website, she discusses the need for clear policies to be in place before any workplace investigation begins, how to respond to alleged misconduct, and the unique concerns that arise with text messages in the context of an investigation.
