Services

Determine scope of allegations and identify critical issues;

Identify potential witnesses;

Conduct interviews of parties and witnesses;

Draft statements based on interviews of parties and witnesses;

Gather and review documentary evidence;

Develop potential resolution strategies where appropriate;

Write reports that clearly summarize and analyze information gathered, considering relevant laws and regulations.

Lead group training on subjects including the following:

• Maintaining a respectful work environment;

• Equal employment opportunity basics for employees;

• Equal employment opportunity responsibilities for managers;

• Managers' responsibilities in regard to workplace harassment.

Provide one-on-one coaching to help employees understanding the boundaries of appropriate workplace behavior.

Survey employees regarding EEO or other workplace climate concerns;

Develop customized questions to suit organization's needs;

Typically maintain anonyity of survey feedback to encourage responsiveness;

Determine patterns and common denominators in employees' responses;

Provide recommendations to management for addressing employee concerns.

Identify issues and bases of informal EEO complainsts;

Conduct limited inquiries into allegations;

Identify resolution options;

Draft settlement agreements where appropriate;

Draft thorough reports documenting the counseling and attempted resolution efforts.

Review and analyze investigative reports;

Apply appropriate theories of discrimination and relevant case law;

Set forth detailed procedural chronology and factual background of cases;

Thoroughly analyze each claim;

Set forth reasoned conclusions as to whether violations of EEO laws occurred.