Employment Investigations

Delegates will learn by focusing in an experiential way on the practical aspects of an investigatory process. The investigations training will cover areas such as fact finding, note-taking, interviewing, weighing up the evidence and report writing so as to comply with the employees right to “natural and constitutional” justice at all times.

This is done through practical exercises & role-plays on specific case studies with feedback from the trainer who is a qualified lawyer practising in the employment field.

Delegates will leave with a checklist for employment investigations enabling them to consider allegations, investigate using proper procedures, weigh up the evidence and make the appropriate decision.

Key Learning Points:

Delegates will:

• Review and update their practical understanding of essential employment law,
• Have the importance of employment law procedures in the workplace put in context,
• Understand the importance of a grievance procedure framework and how to apply “best practice” procedures,
• Understand the importance of the principles of “natural and constitutional” justice when carrying out an investigation,
• Focus in an experiential way on key aspects of applying those procedures including interviewing, note taking, cautioning and report writing,
• Learn how to weigh up the evidence so as to comply with legal requirements,
• Experience role-plays where the procedures in a disciplinary hearing and/or legal hearing are experienced first-hand.