Podcast

Workplace investigations – what are they and why do they matter?

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This is the first episode in our Workforce WorldView miniseries on workplace investigations, helping employers understand the ins and outs of investigating complaints in the workplace.

We join Chris Kelly and Sarah Lawrence as they discuss what workplace investigations are, when they’re needed and why it’s important to implement a formal process.

The episode also includes the premier of our new “investigations curveball” feature, in which our presenter throws a quickfire question to their guest about a tricky challenge employers can face during an investigation.

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Key questions we answer in this episode

What is a workplace investigation?

When should employers conduct an investigation?

What is the role of an investigator?

What standard of proof applies when investigating an employee?

Why is it important to carry out a thorough investigation?

Investigations curveball – what if a workplace investigation crosses borders?

How can we help you?

Listen to the full episode for practical insights on conducting workplace investigations – and look out for future episodes in our Workplace Investigations miniseries. If you have any questions or need support with your workplace investigation process, please get in touch with a member of our Labour & Employment team.