HSB Webinar Announcement – Tales from the HR Crypt: Workplace Case Files and Lessons Learned

October 13, 2026 - Dennard Small - Joseph D. Dickey, Jr.

Click here to view this complimentary webinar presented by HSB's Employment Law Team. 

When workplace mistakes come back to haunt you, the consequences can be frightening.

A manager's poorly timed comment, an investigation that overlooks key facts or a missing paper trail can turn an everyday HR issue into a costly employment dispute.

On October 29, HSB's Joseph Dickey and Dennard Small gave a Halloween-inspired presentation exploring common workplace mistakes through a series of realistic HR "case files." They examined what went wrong, the legal risks involved and practical steps HR professionals can take to prevent similar situations in their organizations.

Through real-world scenarios and lessons learned, they explored manager missteps, workplace investigations, performance documentation and retaliation risks, with a focus on how HR can identify warning signs and address concerns before they escalate.

Participants learned how to:

  • Recognize common management mistakes that can increase an employer's legal exposure.
  • Identify essential elements of an effective workplace investigation.
  • Strengthen documentation practices to support performance management and disciplinary decisions.
  • Recognize and address potential retaliation risks following employee complaints or other protected activities.
  • Apply practical strategies to reduce workplace risks through proactive HR involvement and consistent procedures.

Don't let common HR mistakes come back to haunt your organization. This webinar gives practical guidance and lessons you can put to work before the next workplace issue becomes a case file of its own.