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What Do You Need to Know about Kalkines and Garrity Warnings and Miranda and Weingarten Rights During a Work Place Investigation?

FedSmith.com author Joe SwerdzewskiBy Joe SwerdzewskiApr 20, 2021 8:13 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
Pledging oath in court on a bible

Witnesses in an investigation have rights given to them by law. Here is a summary of some that apply to federal employees.

Credibility – Who’s Telling the Truth?

FedSmith.com author Joe SwerdzewskiBy Joe SwerdzewskiMar 5, 2021 9:51 AM Categories Leadership Leave a comment
Pledging oath in court on a bible

How can you tell when somebody is telling the truth? The author shares some advice from his extensive legal career.

Witness Collaboration in Arbitration

FedSmith.com author Robert DietrichBy Robert DietrichJul 29, 2019 11:44 AM | Updated: Aug 12, 2019 7:20 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
Mediator reviews case records as he sits at a desk with a gavel next to him on the desk while another businessman sits across from him with his hands clasped as he listens

Avoiding collusion between witnesses in a hearing is important. Here are suggestions for preparing a case.

Outlining and Scripting Keys to Successful Witness Preparation

FedSmith.com author Robert DietrichBy Robert DietrichMay 4, 2015 5:37 PM Categories Leadership Leave a comment

The author says that witness preparation is a very important step in the planning process for a successful hearing. In his second article on the subject, he outlines some specific tips to cover with your witnesses when preparing for a hearing.

Witness Preparation: The Key to Success

FedSmith.com author Robert DietrichBy Robert DietrichApr 10, 2015 3:52 AM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment

The author says that witness preparation is a very important step in the preparation process for a successful hearing. He recounts some of his own personal experiences to illustrate why he believes this to be so.

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