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Welcome to SHRM - PANY Border Chapter! An Affiliate of the Society for Human Resource Management
Friday, July 4th 2008

Welcome to SHRM - PANY Border Chapter

2007 Merit AwardWelcome to the SHRM - Pennsylvania / New York (PANY) Border Chapter an affiliate of the Society for Human Resource Management and the New York State Society for Human Resource Management and in partnership with The Pennsylvania State Council of SHRM.

Upcoming Workshop...

HRCI ApprovedPlease join the SHRM PANY Border Chapter on Wednesday, June 11, 2008 at Jamestown Community College's Carnahan Training & Conference Center located at 525 Falconer Street, Jamestown, NY. 

Feel free to bring others in your organization to this workshop! Who should attend? All corporate decision makers with employee relations responsibilities—HR directors, managers, generalists, employee relations specialists, team leaders, supervisors and in-house counsel. It is a great topic for anyone who manages others to learn about.

Workshop Summary

Date/Time: Weds., June 11th 8:00 am - Noon 

Topic: "How to Conduct an Effective Workplace Investigation" presented by Jackson Lewis LLP

Location: JCC Jamestown Campus - Carnahan Training & Conference Center located at 525 Falconer Street, Jamestown, NY

Agenda:

  • Registration/Full Breakfast 8:00 AM
  • Workshop Part 1 8:45 AM
  • Break 10:15 AM
  • Workshop Part 2 10:30 AM
  • Workshop Conclusion Noon

For a workshop brochure click here.

Program Information

Investigation Techniques and Best Practices to Avoid Employment Litigation

A company's reaction to an internal investigation of an employee's claim of discrimination or harassment is a vital part of ensuring a company's prompt and effective response. A timely, thorough investigation, accompanied by prompt and appropriate remedial action will generally provide an employer with an effective defense to subsequent litigation,as well as encourage an open workplace where employees are comfortable raising issues of inappropriate conduct, thereby promoting a discrimination and harassment-free workplace.

This program will provide participants with the proper procedures and best practices to follow when conducting an internal investigation. Issues to be discussed include:

. Why employers must investigate
. Notice of a possible claim
. Conducting the investigation
. Documenting the investigation
. Creating an investigation plan
. Interviewing techniques
. Concluding the investigation
. Remedial Action
 

About Our Guest Speakers

Douglas G. Smith is a partner in the Pittsburgh office of Jackson Lewis LLP. He received his undergraduate degree from Indiana University of Pennsylvania as well as a Master’s degree in Industrial Relations. He received his Juris Doctor degree from Duquesne University. Mr. Smith was recently named a “Top 100 Labor Attorney in America” by the Labor Relations Institute.

Craig W. Snethen joined Jackson Lewis LLP as an Associate in the Pittsburgh office in January 2005. Mr. Snethen obtained his Juris Doctor degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law, graduating magna cum laude in 2000. Mr. Snethen is admitted to practice before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, as well as the federal and state courts in Pennsylvania, New York and West Virginia.

More Information - The cost for PANY/SHRM members and other local SHRM affiliates is $49; the non-member rate is $59. Cash or checks will be accepted prior to or at the event, and checks should be made payable to “SHRM PANY Border Chapter” in the appropriate amount.
 
To make reservations, please call Leah Porsley at 716-484-0590 or email her at lporsley@ekward.com or via US mail by Wednesday, June 4th, 2008.

For a workshop brochure click here.
 
This Workshop is Sponsored By
 
Jamestown Community College, ADP, and Jackson Lewis, LLP.   
 
Cancellation policy: The PANY Border Chapter will graciously accept any cancellation for this program by 5 p.m. on Wednesday, June 4, 2008. The PANY Border Chapter reserves the right to invoice for no shows or cancellations received after June 4, 2008.

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