Basic Training for Conducting Compliant and Effective Investigations Webinar
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This FREE webinar will offer attendees an overview of the essential steps and best practices for conducting compliant and effective internal investigations. Whether you’re dealing with potential compliance risks, preparing for Department of Labor investigations, or responding to internal or external complaints of discrimination or harassment, this session will provide the foundational knowledge you need.
With the DOJ’s new Whistleblower Program offering financial incentives for individuals to report potential criminal or civil misconduct, evaluating your internal controls has never been more critical. This course will help you identify gaps, strengthen your processes, and reduce the risk of noncompliance.
Attendees will gain insights into when and how to initiate an investigation, the importance of maintaining proper documentation, and how to navigate the complexities of compliance with federal regulations, ensuring your organization is prepared to respond effectively and in accordance with legal requirements.
Learning Objectives
At the completion of this one-hour webinar, participants will be able to:
- Identify when you should conduct an internal investigation and whether to seek outside assistance
- Identify any compliance risks your company may have and how to minimize them
- Prepare for Department of Labor Investigations by the Wage & Hour Division and the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs
- Identify any compliance risks your company may have and how to minimize them
- Best Practices to ensure you are ready if your company receives an internal or external complaint of discrimination, harassment, ethical or other violation
- Understand the impact of the DOJ Whistleblower Program and how to evaluate internal controls to proactively address potential issues and reduce risk
Program Content
During the webinar, we will discuss:
- How and when an investigation by the Department of Labor may be initiated
- What to expect during a typical Department of Labor investigation
- Prepare for and respond to a Charge of Discrimination, Harassment, or Retaliation filed with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
- Recordkeeping requirements
- Violations and penalties related to findings of non-compliance
- Overview of the DOJ Whistleblower Program and its implications for internal investigations and risk mitigation strategies
About Redstone GCI
RGCI enables contractors doing business with the U.S. government to comply with the complex and challenging procurement regulatory provisions and contract requirements by providing superior cost, pricing, accounting, and contracts administration consulting expertise to clients expeditiously, efficiently, and within customer expectations. Our consulting expertise and experience is unparalleled in understanding unique challenges of government contractors, our operating procedures are crafted and monitored to ensure rock-solid compliance, and our company’s charter and implementing policies are designed to continuously meet needs of clients while fostering a long-term partnership with each client through pro-active communication with our clients.
Speaker and Presenter Information
Jamie M. Brabston, JD
Director & Legal Counsel
Jamie Brabston is a Director & Legal Counsel with Redstone Government Consulting, Inc. (Redstone GCI), specializing in Labor and Employment Law, with an emphasis on government contract law and compliance. Prior to joining Redstone GCI, Jamie was Senior Counsel with Lehr Middlebrooks Vreeland & Thompson, P.C., a boutique labor and employment law firm based in Birmingham, AL. Jamie assists employers with compliance, problem prevention, the analysis of complex employment law and contract related issues, as well as conducting investigations related to all types of employee complaints. In addition, Jamie works with employers in responding to complaints filed with external agencies such as the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the United States Department of Labor (Wage & Hour, OSHA and the OFCCP), as well as state Departments of Labor. Jamie also provides litigation support as needed. More About Jamie...
Event Type
Webcast
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When
Thu, Aug 21, 2025, 11:00am - 12:00pm
CT
Cost
Complimentary: $ 0.00
Website
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Organizer
Redstone Government Consulting
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