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    3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
    612-822-4611

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The HR Investigation Handbook: A Plain-Language Guide for Small Business Owners and Managers Handling Employee Complaints Without an HR Department

The HR Investigation Handbook: A Plain-Language Guide for Small Business Owners and Managers Handling Employee Complaints Without an HR Department

Harrison, Maya

Paperback

ManagementSocial Movements

ISBN13: 9798244293609
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Jan 17 2026
Pages: 62
Weight: 0.37
Height: 0.13 Width: 8.50 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
Is an Employee Complaint Sitting on Your Desk Right Now-And You Have No Idea What to Do?

You're not alone. Every day, thousands of small business owners and managers face employee complaints without the safety net of an HR department. One wrong move could mean a lawsuit, damaged morale, or losing your best employees.

The stakes are high. The guidance is unclear. And you're expected to handle it perfectly-even though nobody ever taught you how.

What If You Had a Step-by-Step System That Protects Both Your Employees and Your Business?

Inside THE HR INVESTIGATION HANDBOOK You'll Discover:

Complete investigation process from complaint to conclusion with clear timelines and deadlines

50+ pre-written interview questions organized by complaint type

Court-ready documentation templates that hold up under legal scrutiny

Legal compliance checklists covering Title VII, ADA, FMLA, and retaliation

Word-for-word communication scripts for difficult conversations

Investigation findings report template with neutral, legally-sound language

Complete file organization system with Excel templates

What Makes This Handbook Different?

This isn't theory from someone who's never handled a real complaint. Maya Harrison has conducted over 500 workplace investigations with zero resulting lawsuits. She's seen what works in real-world situations and what gets businesses into trouble.

This handbook translates 20+ years of HR investigation experience into plain language you can understand and implement immediately. No corporate jargon. No theoretical frameworks. Just practical tools that work when you need them most.

Every template, checklist, and script has been field-tested in actual investigations involving harassment, discrimination, theft, policy violations, performance issues, and hostile work environment claims.

Perfect For:

Small business owners handling their first employee complaint without HR support

Office managers suddenly responsible for workplace investigation processes

New managers who need to handle employee relations issues professionally

Solo HR professionals managing multiple locations without investigation experience

Business owners who want to reduce legal risk and handle complaints internally

What You'll Learn:

Chapter 1: Understanding Your Legal Obligations

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