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Workplace Investigations - Legal Process and Best Practice
Sector:
Cross-Industry – Employment Law
Technical Focus Area:
Employment & Labor Law
Modular Syllabus
About the Course
This course provides practical training in conducting workplace investigations, covering how complaints of misconduct are investigated fairly and in accordance with legal requirements. It is designed for HR, legal, and compliance professionals responsible for handling workplace complaints.
Participants examine investigation planning, interview techniques, and findings documentation, building the practical skills needed to conduct investigations that withstand legal scrutiny. Case examples illustrate common pitfalls that undermine investigation credibility.
Learning Milestones
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Plan and scope a workplace investigation appropriately.
- Conduct fair and effective investigation interviews.
- Apply natural justice principles throughout an investigation.
- Document investigation findings defensibly.
- Manage confidentiality and conflicts of interest during investigations.
- Recommend appropriate outcomes based on investigation findings.
Professional Audience
This course is ideal for professionals responsible for workplace investigations, including:
- HR investigators and managers
- In-house employment counsel
- Compliance and ethics officers
- Internal auditors
- Managers who may conduct investigations
Investigation Fundamentals
- Purpose and scope of workplace investigations
- Legal requirements for fair investigations
- Deciding when an investigation is warranted
- Investigator independence and impartiality
- Common investigation process failures
Course Dates & Prices
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