Franklin Ohio Checklist of Questions to Ask Sexual Harassment Witnesses - Workplace

• Category: Employment - Sexual Harassment
• State: Multi-State
• County: Franklin
• Control #: US-503EM
• Format: Word

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This Employment & Human Resources form covers the needs of employers of all sizes. Franklin Ohio Checklist of Questions to Ask Sexual Harassment Witnesses — Workplace: 1. Introduction: Begin by introducing yourself and explaining the purpose of the interview. 2. Witness Information: Gather contact details, job title, and relationship to the case of the witness. 3. Statement Verification: Ask witnesses to verify that the statement they provide is accurate and truthful. 4. Incident Details: Encourage witnesses to provide a comprehensive account of the incident(s) they witnessed, including date, time, location, and any relevant circumstances. 5. Perpetrator Description: Ask witnesses to describe the individuals involved in the incident, including the harasser and any potential bystanders. 6. Behavior Description: Prompt witnesses to explain the specific actions, comments, or gestures they observed, emphasizing their relevance to the sexual harassment allegations. 7. Impact and Reactions: Inquire about the witness's impression and emotional or physical impact on the victim and others present during the incident. Additionally, ask witnesses about the responses of other employees or supervisors who may have witnessed the harassment. 8. Previous Incidents: Investigate if the witness is aware of any previous incidents of sexual harassment involving the same victim or perpetrator. 9. Retaliation: Determine if the witness is aware of any retaliation that occurred as a result of the victim reporting the harassment or the witness stepping forward as a witness. 10. Supporting Evidence: Ask the witness if they possess any physical evidence, such as emails, text messages, photographs, or videos related to the harassment incidents. 11. Other Witnesses: Determine if the witness knows of any other individuals who may have witnessed the incidents or have relevant information regarding the allegations. 12. Additional Information: Encourage the witness to provide any other information they believe is pertinent to the investigation. Types of Franklin Ohio Checklist of Questions to Ask Sexual Harassment Witnesses — Workplace: 1. Initial Witness Interview Checklist: This checklist covers the basics of gathering essential information and verifying the witness's statement. 2. Comprehensive Witness Interview Checklist: This checklist is more extensive and dives deeper into specific aspects of the incident, including perpetrator description, reactions, previous incidents, supporting evidence, and identifying additional witnesses. 3. Retaliation Witness Interview Checklist: Tailored for witnesses who have experienced or witnessed retaliation, this checklist focuses on determining the nature and extent of any acts of retaliation. 4. Corroborating Witness Interview Checklist: Specifically designed to interview witnesses who can corroborate the victim's account, this checklist aims to gather further evidence to support the victim's claims.

Franklin Ohio Checklist of Questions to Ask Sexual Harassment Witnesses — Workplace: 1. Introduction: Begin by introducing yourself and explaining the purpose of the interview. 2. Witness Information: Gather contact details, job title, and relationship to the case of the witness. 3. Statement Verification: Ask witnesses to verify that the statement they provide is accurate and truthful. 4. Incident Details: Encourage witnesses to provide a comprehensive account of the incident(s) they witnessed, including date, time, location, and any relevant circumstances. 5. Perpetrator Description: Ask witnesses to describe the individuals involved in the incident, including the harasser and any potential bystanders. 6. Behavior Description: Prompt witnesses to explain the specific actions, comments, or gestures they observed, emphasizing their relevance to the sexual harassment allegations. 7. Impact and Reactions: Inquire about the witness's impression and emotional or physical impact on the victim and others present during the incident. Additionally, ask witnesses about the responses of other employees or supervisors who may have witnessed the harassment. 8. Previous Incidents: Investigate if the witness is aware of any previous incidents of sexual harassment involving the same victim or perpetrator. 9. Retaliation: Determine if the witness is aware of any retaliation that occurred as a result of the victim reporting the harassment or the witness stepping forward as a witness. 10. Supporting Evidence: Ask the witness if they possess any physical evidence, such as emails, text messages, photographs, or videos related to the harassment incidents. 11. Other Witnesses: Determine if the witness knows of any other individuals who may have witnessed the incidents or have relevant information regarding the allegations. 12. Additional Information: Encourage the witness to provide any other information they believe is pertinent to the investigation. Types of Franklin Ohio Checklist of Questions to Ask Sexual Harassment Witnesses — Workplace: 1. Initial Witness Interview Checklist: This checklist covers the basics of gathering essential information and verifying the witness's statement. 2. Comprehensive Witness Interview Checklist: This checklist is more extensive and dives deeper into specific aspects of the incident, including perpetrator description, reactions, previous incidents, supporting evidence, and identifying additional witnesses. 3. Retaliation Witness Interview Checklist: Tailored for witnesses who have experienced or witnessed retaliation, this checklist focuses on determining the nature and extent of any acts of retaliation. 4. Corroborating Witness Interview Checklist: Specifically designed to interview witnesses who can corroborate the victim's account, this checklist aims to gather further evidence to support the victim's claims.