90: Workplace Investigations Law (Christine Thomlinson)

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On our Season 9 finale, we wrap up with an important conversation with Christine Thomlinson about recent cases and issues in workplace investigations law. Topics: participation in toxic workplace cultures; improper investigations; duties of care owed by investigators; and our Ask-Me-Anything Program. This program contains 30 minutes of substantive content for the Law Society of Ontario's CPD requirements. ⚫ How can a complainant's participation in a toxic workplace culture impact their legal rights or entitlements? (5:20)⚫ What best practices are available to ensure that a workplace investigation is conducted in a fair, objective, and confidential manner? (19:45)⚫ Do workplace investigators owe a duty of care to complainants? (29:42)⚫ Our Ask-Me-Anything segment, featuring questions submitted by patrons of the Lawyered community (40:11)🔵 Does an employee have a legal obligation to participate in a workplace investigation? (40:55)🔵 How can companies balance the need for transparency with the need to protect sensitive information during an investigation? (43:35)🔵 Can you discuss the potential impact of social media on workplace investigations? (47:23)🔵 What are the differences between internal and external investigations, and when might one be preferred over the other? (49:24)🔵 What are some specific tactics for investigations involving high-level executives or top management? (51:59) ✨ Read the full episode transcript HERE ✨ Learn more about the topics/cases on the Lawyered website✨ Help to declutter the law on the Lawyered crowdfunding page