How You Will Benefit
A skillful investigator is crucial when employees claim they have been discriminated against based on their protected status under EEO-enforced laws. It is important that employer representatives can quickly uncover the relevant facts of what happened and skillfully draft a reliable report summary to determine a resolution.
Experienced EEO professionals deliver this course with an understanding of adult learning for increased interaction and comprehension. Content is designed for newly appointed employee complaint investigators seeking new skills and those wanting to update their knowledge and gain new tips and tools.
Course Objectives
Successful completion of this course will give participants an overall understanding of the investigative skills and knowledge mandated in the 32-hour required training under the EEO Management Directive MD-110, which includes:
- An overview and understanding of the entire EEO investigative process (both federal and private sector) to include time frames, EEO laws enforced by EEOC, and theories of discrimination.
- An understanding of the role and responsibility of an EEO Investigator.
- An understanding of investigative techniques and recordkeeping in the
handling of documents and medical information
- A step-by-step examination of how to:
- Accurately preparing an investigative plan,
- Identifying models of proof in employment discrimination cases
- collect and examine documentary and electronic evidence under the
appropriate discrimination theory,
- interview witnesses and make credibility determinations,
- An understanding of the components of a disability discrimination case, harassment
complaint, and the aftermath associated with retaliation claims.
- An understanding of what constitutes an impartial and inclusive report that enables a
reasonable decision-maker to conclude whether illegal discrimination occurred.
- An ability to assemble and organize the investigative file to include a draft summary.
Course Added Value
- An interactive setting for learning with peer professionals.
- An opportunity to apply concepts as you learn in a risk-free atmosphere
- An understanding of the federal versus private EEO reporting process
- Included materials: Investigator reference book, Participant Guide and handouts, and
must-have job aids.
- Attendees who complete all course requirements will receive an MD-110 Certificate of Completion, 30 SHRM-CP/SCP PDC Credits, and a Credly badge.
Past attendees say…
“Well worth the time spent.” “I would recommend this course to others.” “Group interaction and venue set-up were great.” “Sharing among peers was invaluable.” “The guest speakers brought valuable depth.” “We brought our whole team.” “The job aid was amazing. I won’t start an investigation without it.”
Who should attend?
- Any HR/Employee Relations Professional, independent contractor, or new federal investigator seeking to obtain the mandated MD-110 required of federal investigators.
- Any HR professional from the private, non-profit, and public sectors (state and local government), as well as representatives of contract businesses under OFCCP guidelines and those placing workers on Federal Government sites.
Register early! Class size is limited to create the best learning experience.
Presenters:
Sharon Harrington, MA, CPLP Founder, Amediate, LLC, Independent EEO Investigator and Learning Professional
Guest Speakers:
TBA
Class Duration: 4 days 8:30 am – 5 pm on Tuesday-Friday (plus pre-work)
Date: April 29 – May 2, 2025 (T-F)(Participants must be able to attend all four days of instruction and complete pre-work to receive certificates)
Location: Online
Investment: Amediate, LLC 10th Anniversary investment savings. 10% off all classes all year, as reflected below!
Early Registration
$1525 if paid by 11:59 pm on April 18, 2025. (Private sector)
$1448 for Public sector /Non-Profit $1448 at an additional 5% discount
General Registration (registered after October 19)
$1615 if paid from midnight on April 19 -29, 2025. (Private sector)
$1534 for Public sector /Non-Profit at an additional 5% discount
Credit cards, checks, and approved purchase order #s are accepted with 30 days payable.
*Online class Includes: – Digital book and reference materials – Pre-work required assignment
Refund policy
- If Amediate, LLC cancels this event, your money will be fully refunded no later than five business days after the originally scheduled date.
- If you decide to cancel at least ten business days before the event, notify Amediate, LLC in writing at [email protected], and your money will be fully refunded minus a $35 processing fee from Amediate, LLC. Eventbrite fee is non-refundable.
- If you cancel your registration with written notification in less than ten business days before the event, you may: A) substitute someone else in your place and provide the name and contact information for replacement. B) request the credit be used for a future course offered by Amediate, LLC., or C) receive a 50% refund of paid registration or P.O. # amount.
- No refunds are provided for no-shows.
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