2026 EEOC & Employers:Investigating Claims of Harassment & DiscriMinutesation
Instructor
Diane L Dee
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Webinar Description
Overview
As workplace expectations and enforcement priorities continue to evolve, employers must be prepared to respond promptly and effectively to harassment and discrimination claims. This webinar provides a practical overview of EEOC trends in 2026 and equips employers with best practices for conducting fair, thorough, and defensible workplace investigations.
Description
In 2026, the EEOC continues to place strong emphasis on employer accountability in addressing workplace harassment and discrimination. Improperly handled investigations can expose organizations to significant legal, financial, and reputational risk.
This webinar will guide employers through the investigation process—from receiving a complaint to documenting findings and implementing corrective action. Attendees will gain insight into EEOC enforcement priorities, common investigative missteps, and practical strategies for ensuring investigations meet legal and procedural standards.
Why Should You Attend?
- Understand 2026 EEOC enforcement priorities and emerging workplace trends
- Learn how to conduct effective, unbiased, and compliant investigations
- Avoid common mistakes that can undermine investigation outcomes
- Strengthen documentation and decision-making to withstand EEOC scrutiny
- Reduce legal risk while fostering a respectful, compliant workplace
Who Will Benefit?
- HR Professionals and Employee Relations Teams
- In-House Counsel and Legal Advisors
- Compliance and Risk Management Professionals
- Managers and Supervisors handling complaints
- Business Owners and Senior Leadership
Areas Covered in the Session
- Overview of EEOC authority and 2026 enforcement priorities
- Recognizing harassment and discrimination under federal law
- Receiving and responding to employee complaints
- Planning and conducting impartial workplace investigations
- Interviewing complainants, witnesses, and respondents
- Documentation, confidentiality, and evidence management
- Reaching findings and determining appropriate corrective action
- Preventing retaliation and ensuring follow-through
- Best practices for policy updates and investigator training.
Meet your speaker
Diane L Dee
Diane L. Dee, President of Advantage HR Consulting, has over 25 years of experience in the Human Resources arena. Diane's background includes experience in HR consulting and administration in corporate, government, consulting and pro bono environments. Diane founded Advantage HR Consulting in early 2016. Under Diane's leadership, Advantage HR provides comprehensive, cost-effective Human Resources solutions for small to mid-sized firms in the greater Chicagoland area. Additionally, Diane conducts webinars on a wide-variety of HR topics for various training firms across the country. Diane holds a Master Certificate in Human Resources from Cornell University's School of Industrial and Labor Relations and has attained SPHR, SHRM-SCP, sHRBP and HRPM® certification. Diane is a member of the National Association of Women Business Owners and the Society for Human Resource Management. Additionally, Diane performs pro bono work through the Taproot Foundation assisting non-profit clients by integrating their Human Resources goals with their corporate strategies.