An essential guide for HR professionals, employment lawyers and workplace investigators. This edition includes new and expanded guidance for specialised investigations, including into sexual harassment and bullying complaints, and updated case law, to better equip those involved in managing and conducting workplace investigations to meet the challenges involved in the proper handling of workplace complaints.
It will assist those with responsibility for managing and investigating workplace complaints with assessing when an investigation is required, scoping and planning an investigation. preparing for and conducting effective and respectful interviews, taking a trauma-informed approach and employing culturally responsive practices. Will also assist with identifying, collecting and analysing evidence, maintaining confidentiality when dealing with whistle blowers and protected disclosures and drafting factual allegations that are practical and legally defensible. Managing common difficulties that may arise during an investigation