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OVERVIEW

With the increasing importance of robust internal investigations to uphold legal compliance and maintain workplace integrity, understanding the legal framework and procedural requirements is critical for in-house lawyers. This training will provide a comprehensive guide to conducting internal investigations, from initiation to conclusion, ensuring attendees are equipped to handle these processes with confidence and competence.

Join us, the DIFC Academy and Simmons & Simmons for an online training where our expert speaker will cover the following themes:

1. Understanding the legal framework: An overview of the key employment laws and regulations relevant to investigations.
2. Initiating investigations: Guidelines on when and how to commence an internal investigation, including identifying potential issues and gathering preliminary information.
3. Conducting interviews: Best practices for interviewing employees, including considerations for privacy and confidentiality.
4. Documenting the investigation: The importance of maintaining thorough and accurate records, and legal requirements for documentation.
5. Concluding the investigation: Steps to finalize an investigation, including making determinations, implementing disciplinary actions, and communicating outcomes.
6. Post-investigation considerations: Handling potential employment law issues that may arise after an investigation, such as retaliation claims and managing workplace dynamics.

SPEAKERS

Payam Beheshti, Partner, Simmons & Simmons.

David McDonald, Partner, Simmons & Simmons.

India Dawson, Associate, Simmons & Simmons.

Georgina Moore, Associate, Simmons & Simmons. 

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