Preparing for the Formal Investigation

During a formal investigation the employee who filed the complaint, commonly called the "Complainant," will be interviewed and will have the opportunity to provide evidence and request that witnesses also be contacted and interviewed.

Additionally, the Responsible Management Officials will be interviewed and also given the opportunity to provide evidence.

Because the Report of Investigation (ROI) will form the basis for the case as it continues through litigation, it isn't really important to be prepared to participate in the investigation.

Typically, an investigator will interview the Complainant either in a live interview (either in person or over the telephone) or will give the Complainant a list of questions and ask that the Complainant provide written answers.

A Complainant's answers should help to frame their claims and demonstrate that each claim meets the legal burdens required to prove the claim.

A Complainant should pay close attention to the facts of his or her case and try to present those facts in a manner that concisely addresses each element of a prime facia claim. This requires preparation and organization.

If you are a federal employee preparing for a formal investigation, the federal employee attorneys at Melville Johnson, P.C. may be able to assist you with your preparation and the litigation of your case.

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