Addressing Employee Misconduct in the Tribal Workplace
Human Resources

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Most managers have to investigate employee misconduct at some point. The big questions are: How often and how to go about it? This two-day class will equip you with the tools that you need to minimize instances of misconduct, investigate them, determine corrective actions to take and implement the disciplinary process.

Prevention is the best way to avoid employee misconduct; however, it's not always possible. During this class, instructor Harold Rivkin,* an expert in law enforcement, background investigations and security, will walk you through the employee-screening process and provide tips for developing better hiring practices. He'll cover the types of employee misconduct and how to investigate whether or not it's happeing in your organization. Plus, you'll learn the most effective ways to rectify misconduct, such as how to create an improvement plan and take disciplinary action.

Don't miss this opportunity to get the information that you need to protect your organization. Register today.

*Instructor subject to change.

Topics that will be covered include:

Hiring Issues Searching for candidates Screening Background and Character Investigations Purpose Scope and coverage Interviews and record checks Technology Establishing Minimum Standards of Character Trustworthiness and stability Past performance Misdemeanors/felonies Federal requirements Positions affected by regulations Disqualification Factors Tribe's right to establish Current conduct Criminal conduct False statements After Hiring: Types of Employee Misconduct Criminal vs. administrative offenses Falsifying employment record Fighting Sleeping Abusive language Gambling Insubordination Chronic absenteeism Carelessness Alcohol and drug offenses Sexual harassment Theft Purchasing fraud Travel fraud

Investigating Misconduct Keeping it quiet Steps in the process Building your files Federal law in Indian Country Case studies Interviewing Guideines Putting applicants at ease Selecting questions Interpreting responses Recognizing deceptive responses Sample forms Correcting Misconduct Corrective vs. disciplinary action Benefits of corrective action Corrective action process and procedures Creating an improvement plan Dos and don'ts Disciplinary Action When to discipline How many chances should employees get? Use of progressive disciplinary practices Prevention Danger signs Ongoing background checks System design Timecards Forensic audits Identifying negligent hiring practices Public Relations Managing negative situations Press releases Diplomatic writing