Which statement is true about when an institute becomes aware that a particular employee is under investigation by law enforcement as a result of a subpoena or warrant?

The correct answer is B. If an independent investigation provides grounds to interview the employee, they can be. According to the CAMS Study Guide, page 173, "If an independent investigation provides grounds to interview the employee, the employee can be interviewed and, if necessary, terminated, but not advised that he or she is under investigation by law enforcement." This is because…

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Options

AUnder no circumstances can the employee be interviewed by the institution without the consent of
BIf an independent investigation provides grounds to interview the employee, they can be
CThe employee can and should be interviewed, as well as notified of the investigation to
DThe institute has a duty as an employer to inform the employee he or she is under investigation

How the community answered

(27 responses)

A
4% (1)
B
81% (22)
C
11% (3)
D
4% (1)

Explanation

According to the CAMS Study Guide, page 173, "If an independent investigation provides grounds to interview the employee, the employee can be interviewed and, if necessary, terminated, but not advised that he or she is under investigation by law enforcement." This is because informing the employee of the law enforcement investigation could compromise the integrity of the case and potentially expose the institution to legal liability. Therefore, option B is the correct answer.

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