Workplace Investigations - Managing Legal, Professional & Organisational Risk

Workplace investigations have become increasingly complex, with employers navigating challenging legal, procedural and organisational risks. A poorly conducted investigation can undermine disciplinary action, expose organisations to unfair dismissal, adverse action, discrimination and psychosocial hazard claims, and can create significant legal, reputational and financial risk.  

This seminar will discuss:  

• Key obligations under employment, discrimination, WHS and privacy law. 
• Procedural fairness vs natural justice in an investigation process. 
• Managing conflicts of interest and maintaining confidentiality. 
• Evidence gathering, conducting effective interviews and making defensible findings. 
• Legal professional privilege, record keeping and preparing investigation reports. 
• Common investigation failures.