Global Workplace Investigations: A Legal and Cultural Guide
Every employer will need to conduct a workplace investigation at some point, and an effective investigation can make the difference between a litigation-free resolution and a painstakingly long and costly lawsuit. This difference is amplified when the investigations have to take place in a foreign country due to vastly varying legal restrictions and cultural norms. This session explains the different approaches employers need to take when conducting workplace investigations outside of the United States. Topics will cover sexual harassment, discrimination, mental health issues, addiction, and workplace violence investigations and how these various type of investigations fit into the legal and cultural frameworks of foreign jurisdictions.
Learning Objectives:
- Understanding the legal obligations and potential liabilities of conducting workplace investigations in foreign countries.
- Analyzing jurisdiction-specific issues arising out of global investigations.
- Recognizing different cultural expectations and formulating the most sensible approaches.
- Maintaining integrity of investigations
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William David Wright
William D. Wight is a partner in the Philadelphia and Washington, D.C. offices and is the chair of the firm's International Employment Practice Group. He counsels employers on various global employment, compensation and benefit issues related to employees abroad, as well as foreign nationals working in the U.S. and the employment of the U.S. permanent residents and citizens abroad. Bill has worked with compliance issues related to hiring, retention and separation of employees in a multitude of jurisdictions. His experience with global employment issues has helped him assist our clients with international operations on all sevel continents including Antarctica. Bill has assisted clients with the implementation of strategic planning and policy development with respect to global HR practices and policies. He has also assisted clients with the management of litigation and employment controversy matters in numerous international jurisdictions. Bill has also counseled clients based outside the United States with the special considerations that are required when complying with U.S. employment and employee benefit rules and regulations. Bill is regularly involved with resolving questions related to privacy and data protection issues.