How to Conduct an Employee Investigation

No one-day registrations accepted. Limited to 34 attendees.
Allegations of employee misconduct can run the gamut from an inappropriate comment to the exceptionally serious and require the employer to respond appropriately. The investigation must be fair, thorough and comply with the law. This fast-paced two-day seminar helps you meet these requirements.
When and Where
- May 27-28
- Park Event Center, Waite Park
- Check in: 9-9:30 a.m. May 27
- Program: 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. each day
What You Learn
- Knowledge and techniques to investigate workplace misconduct
- Strategies for approaching topical areas, such as allegations of harassment, workplace bullying, computer misuse and theft
- Impact of various laws on your investigation, including the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act
- Influence Tennessen and Garrity warnings have on an investigation
- What can and cannot be said to the public about an investigation
Seminar Provides Practical Skills To:
- Determine when an investigation is necessary
- Plan an investigation
- Use documentary and physical evidence effectively
- Interview witnesses
- Test for credibility and make credibility determinations
- Document findings properly
- To assist with an investigation, participants receive sample forms, checklists and best practices.
Who Should Attend?
This seminar is designed for:
- Human resource professionals who want to begin conducting his or her own investigations
- More seasoned human resource professionals who want to hone their investigative skills
Presented by William J. Everett, Attorney
Bill Everett is an attorney and former police officer with more than 30 years of investigative experience. He formerly directed the internal affairs function at a large state agency, and he represented public agencies in discharge arbitrations. Drawing on his experience as an investigator, advocate and classroom instructor, Everett has presented dozens of seminars to law enforcement investigators and prosecutors across the U.S.
Register
- Registration is limited to 34 attendees.
- No walk-in registrations.
- Purchase tickets below in the Seats section. If no more seats are available, contact MCIT to be added to the wait list.
- Each individual must purchase a ticket separately. Enter both the first and last names of the person(s) attending the conference as it should appear on the name tag if it is different from the name of the person making the registration.
- Payment for the registration fee is due via credit card at the time of registration. Payment must process before the registration is accepted.
Questions
Questions about registration, payment or program content: Contact MCIT communications or call 866.547.6516.
Cancelation Policy
Seminar cancelations received by May 12, 2026, will receive a full refund. No refund will be issued for cancelations received after this deadline.
Hotel Accommodations Available
The Park Event Center has two attached hotels, each offering registrants for “How to Conduct an Employee Investigation” discounted rates. Use the links below to reserve rooms at the discounted rate: