Investigations Post #MeToo

The #MeToo movement has changed what’s expected from an internal investigation of a sexual harassment claim. Every situation and employer is different, but previous assumptions – notably assumptions about privilege and confidentiality – may need to be reexamined. This article from Today’s General Counsel discusses the major issues that arise, and lays out a seven-step guide for conducting an investigation that honors the rights, including privacy rights, of both the party making a claim and the accused.