A GUIDE: CONDUCTING AN EFFECTIVE WORKPLACE INVESTIGATION

Workplace investigations are a key response of any employer when conduct occurs in the workplace that is alleged to be in breach of employment policies and/or the law. Employers commonly undertake workplace investigations, to ensure any decision-making they reach on allegations of reported breaches can be substantiated by a fair and justified process. Despite the requirement to regularly conduct workplace investigations, this is an area that employers frequently get wrong. Mistakes made in relation to workplace investigations can result in significant costs to employers, both reputationally and financially – particularly when these matters escalate to a dispute before the courts.

Despite the risks associated with workplace investigations, there are many strategies that can be put in place to ensure workplace investigations are carried out successfully.

This guide has been prepared to help set out the key strategies you can use to conduct an effective workplace investigation.