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Internal Investigation Report
Date: |
September 19, 2050 |
Investigation Number: |
INV-2023-001 |
Investigating Officer: |
Selena Jacobs |
Subject: |
Alleged Workplace Harassment Incident |
Report Prepared By: |
[Your Name] |
Report Prepared For: |
HR Director, Jane Smith |
Executive Summary
This internal investigation report is conducted in response to an allegation of workplace harassment made by Victor Brownlee, an employee of [Your Company Name], against Martin Kernell, another employee. The purpose of this investigation is to determine the facts surrounding the incident, assess any potential policy violations, and make recommendations for appropriate action, if necessary.
Background
On August 25, 2050, Victor Brownlee reported to HR that he had been subjected to persistent and inappropriate comments and behavior by Martin Kernell, which he believed constituted workplace harassment. This incident allegedly occurred in the [Your Company Name] office on several occasions over the past two months.
Investigation Details
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Incident Overview
Date And Time: |
Various dates between June 15, 2050, and August 20, 2050 |
Location: |
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Description |
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Initial Findings
Upon receiving the complaint, HR initiated an immediate investigation. Preliminary discussions with the complainant suggest a pattern of unwelcome advances, offensive comments, and unwanted physical contact by the accused employee.
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Interviews
Interviews were conducted with the following individuals:
Complainant |
During the interview, I detailed incidents involving the accused employee. These included comments about my appearance during a meeting on June 15th, inappropriate text messages on July 5th, and an unwelcome physical touch at my desk on August 10th. I stressed the persistent nature of this behavior, creating a hostile work environment, and noted potential witnesses. My primary goal is a resolution for a harassment-free workplace. |
Accused Employee |
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Evidence
The investigation collected emails, text messages, and photographs provided by the complainant as potential evidence of harassment. Surveillance footage from the office premises during relevant times was reviewed but did not provide conclusive evidence.
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Policies And Procedures
[Your Company Name]'s Harassment Prevention Policy and Code of Conduct were referenced during the investigation. The alleged behavior appears to be in violation of these policies.
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Findings
The investigation found that the behavior reported by the complainant constitutes workplace harassment, as defined by [Your Company Name]'s policies. The accused employee violated the Harassment Prevention Policy and Code of Conduct.
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Recommendations
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The accused employee should undergo mandatory harassment prevention training.
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The accused employee should receive a formal written warning, outlining the consequences of any future policy violations.
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[Your Company Name] should continue to monitor the workplace environment and provide support to the complainant to ensure their well-being.
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Conclusion
This investigation concludes that the accused employee engaged in workplace harassment. Appropriate corrective actions and preventive measures have been recommended to address the issue and prevent further incidents.
Investigating Officer: Sarah Rodriguez
Date: September 19, 2050
This report is confidential and should only be distributed to authorized individuals within the organization. Unauthorized disclosure of this report is prohibited.