Duration: 1 day 

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This course has been designed to guide an organisation's HR team and managers through the investigation process.  The course will equip participants with the knowledge and skills to undertake internal disciplinary and grievance investigations confidently and competently.  Thorough, well conducted workplace investigations will reduce the risk of your organisation being involved in costly, time consuming Employment Tribunal litigation.  

 

The delivery of the workshop/s can be tailored to reflect the content of an organisation's own policies. 

 

The standard syllabus is set out below but modules can be amended to suit requirements.  

 

Please contact us to discuss your training specifications.  

 

​​​​Overview

• Purpose of an investigation

• Role of an Investigator

• Fairness

• Confidentiality

• Welfare
   

When might an investigation be necessary?

• Disciplinary Policy

• Grievance Policy

• Dignity At Work Policy

• Using policies to identify alternative courses of action

 

What are the legal principles to be aware of?

• Reasonableness

• Balance of probabilities
   

What investigation process should I use?

• Stages of an investigation

• Investigation Plans

• Who investigates?

• Informing the employee/s

• Suspension v Remaining in the workplace

• Police investigations
   

What evidence should I source?

• The affected employee/s

• Witnesses

• Documents & physical evidence
   

How do I conduct an investigation meeting? 

• Preparation

• Practical considerations and invitation

• Right to be accompanied

• Sickness absence

• Questioning & body language

• Notetaking & recordings              

• Witness statements/Attendance notes
   

How do I write an Investigation Report? 

• Structure

• Findings

• Outcomes & Recommendations

• GDPR considerations