01. Conducting Employee Investigations
You will not personally witness every act of misconduct alleged to have been committed by your employees. Allegations of employee misconduct can come from aRead More →
A. What is the supervisor’s responsibility in the area of employee investigations?
Receive the Complaint Explain procedures. Tell the complainant that the matter will be promptly investigated and explain your procedures for investigation. Mention that someone elseRead More →
B. Should the employee be removed from the work area during the investigation?
In most circumstances, it is not necessary to do so. However, in some situations it may be appropriate for the accused employee to be awayRead More →
C. What is the supervisor’s responsibility if the workplace allegation involves potential criminal action?
Document the allegation accurately and completely. Take careful, legible notes of what the complainant says, your own follow-up questions, and the answers to these questions.Read More →
D. What is the supervisor’s responsibility when the alleged misconduct is of a non-criminal nature?
In all other cases where there is an allegation of serious (but not criminal) misconduct, the County Executive expects you to contact Employee & LaborRead More →
E. What if the allegation involves potential criminal activity away from work?
It is essential that supervisors and managers contact the County Attorney’s Office as soon as they become aware of an allegation that involves potential criminalRead More →
F. Is the employee entitled to Union representation during administrative interviews?
Any time you are interviewing a represented employee in conjunction with an investigation, the employee has the right to union representation if they request it.Read More →
G. What is the investigatory file used for?
The materials in the file will be reviewed to determine whether there is sufficient proof to sustain the allegation and, if so, to determine whatRead More →
H. What is the manager’s role in employee investigations?
Depending on the level of the employee alleged to have committed the misconduct and the nature of the alleged infraction, the manager may personally conductRead More →
I. What do I do if I suspect that an employee is under the influence of alcohol or drugs while at work?
Follow these recommended steps if you suspect that an employee is under the influence of alcohol or drugs while at work. Listed below are recommendedRead More →
J. What do I do if an employee makes a threat to me and/or to anyone else?
The County does not tolerate violence in the workplace. Refer to the County’s Violence in the Workplace Policy found on the County Intranet. The safetyRead More →
Report of Incident or Unsafe Condition
The County of San Mateo’s Workplace Violence Prevention Plan (WVPP) addresses the hazards known to be associated with the four types of workplace violence asRead More →
Sample Assignment to Work at an Alternate Location Letter
DateNameClassificationDepartment Dear Mr. Employee: Subject: Temporary Assignment to Work at a Different Location Effective immediately, you are temporarily assigned to work at home pending anRead More →
Sample Interview Questions
Please note these sample questions do not take into account the unique aspects of any given situation and will undoubtedly need to be changed orRead More →