General Outline of Investigation Steps:
- Approval
- Investigator's Role
- Timing
- Interview Alleged Harasser
- Follow-up after Alleged Harasser Interview
- Was Policy Violated?
- Inconclusive Investigation
- Implement the Decision
- Post-Decision Follow-up
Special note for consideration: An employee making the complaint may want to limit the information that may be disclosed to others during the investigation. Remember that the company must investigate regardless of the alleged victim’s lack of cooperation.
