Employment Law: Rights, Investigations, Disputes and Redress
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Employment Investigations & Disciplinary Procedures
Employment investigations and the application of disciplinary procedures: conduct fair, compliant & effective workplace investigations with confidence.
795
Online
2 days
9:30am - 4:30pm
About this course
Poorly conducted workplace investigations can expose organisations to unfair dismissal claims, reputational damage, employee grievances, and WRC scrutiny.
A survey by Mason Hayes & Curran revealed that 65% of Irish employers conducted such investigations in 2022, primarily focusing on disciplinary issues and grievances. This underscores the necessity for proper training in this area.
This practical two-day employment investigations training course equips HR professionals, managers, and investigators with the skills to conduct fair, legally compliant, and defensible workplace investigations in line with Irish employment law and natural justice principles.
This course is accredited by Engineers Ireland.
Why choose this course
How the course will enhance your skills and career prospects:
- Legal compliance: this training ensures that investigations are conducted in line with Irish law, reducing the risk of legal challenges.
- Enhanced professional competence: gain the skills to handle complex investigations effectively, a valuable asset in HR and management roles.
Practical exercises and role-plays based on real case studies.
Delivered by experienced employment law practitioners with extensive expertise in workplace investigations, disciplinary procedures, WRC matters, and regulatory compliance across public and private sector organisations.
Comprehensive take-home checklist.
Two-day format allowing for in-depth learning
Common workplace investigation mistakes:
- investigator bias,
- poor note-taking,
- procedural unfairness,
- inadequate evidence handling,
- leading interview questions.
Typical workplace investigations covered:
- bullying & harassment,
- misconduct,
- grievance investigations,
- disciplinary matters,
- discrimination complaints,
- whistleblowing concerns.
Course syllabus
This course takes a hands-on approach, equipping participants with the skills to conduct thorough and legally compliant workplace investigations. Through practical exercises and role-plays based on real case studies, participants will develop key investigation techniques, including fact-finding, note-taking, interviewing, assessing evidence, and report writing.
Delivered by a qualified employment law practitioner, this training ensures compliance with the principles of natural and constitutional justice, helping professionals conduct fair and robust investigations.
At the end of the course, participants will receive a comprehensive employment investigations checklist, enabling them to effectively manage allegations, follow proper procedures, and make informed decisions.
Key learning points:
- Gain a practical understanding of essential employment law and its impact on workplace investigations.
- Learn how to conduct investigations in line with best-practice employment law procedures.
- Understand the role of grievance and disciplinary procedures and their correct application.
- Apply the principles of natural and constitutional justice when investigating workplace issues.
- Receive individual feedback on your investigation techniques during role-plays.
Develop hands-on experience in:
- Interviewing witnesses and taking statements,
- Effective note-taking and record-keeping,
- Weighing up evidence to ensure fair decision-making,
- Drafting investigation reports that stand up to scrutiny – participate in realistic role-plays to simulate disciplinary hearings and legal proceedings, gaining first hand experience of investigative procedures in action.
Some benefits of the training include:
- Risk mitigation: reduce the risk of costly employment appeals tribunal claims through properly conducted investigations that withstand legal scrutiny.
- Organisational efficiency: resolve workplace disputes faster and more effectively, reducing productivity losses that typically cost thousands to Irish businesses in protracted cases.
- Confidence builder: gain the confidence to handle high-stakes investigations involving senior staff members or sensitive allegations.
After completing this course, participants will be able to:
- Conduct procedurally fair workplace investigations.
- Manage disciplinary investigations confidently.
- Gather and assess evidence appropriately.
- Conduct legally defensible interviews.
- Apply natural justice principles correctly.
- Produce professional investigation reports.
- Reduce organisational legal and reputational risk.
The course is relevant across:
- healthcare,
- public sector,
- regulated professions,
- education,
- local authorities,
- financial services.
Suitable for HR teams, line managers, investigators, compliance professionals, healthcare managers, public sector bodies, regulators, and organisations handling employee grievances or disciplinary matters.
This training is rated 4.9/5 by course participants.
Meet the trainer – Anthony Kennelly
Solicitor, BA, LLM
Anthony is a qualified solicitor and has been a part-time Programme Developer and Trainer with La Touche Training since September 2023. Anthony previously worked at leading commercial law firms and as...
Read BioPractical training with small groups to ensure quality.
Our training sessions are not lectures—they're practical, interactive experiences. The small group format allows every attendee to ask questions, take part in discussions involving practical exercises and role-plays.
This method of training allows attendees to put the skills learned into practice immediately. Course participants benefit from the focused attention and guidance of an independent expert.
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| Course Dates | Location | Price | Spaces Left | Book |
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| 05/11/26 - 06/11/26 i 05/11/2026 09:30 - 16:30 06/11/2026 09:30 - 16:30 | Zoom Online | €795.00 | 10 |
Learn how to conduct effective employment investigations
FAQs
The Employment Investigations course provides practical training on how to conduct fair and effective workplace investigations. It focuses on investigating workplace complaints and disciplinary matters while ensuring compliance with employment law principles and fair procedures.
This course is suitable for HR professionals, managers, investigators, legal practitioners, and compliance professionals who are responsible for investigating workplace complaints, disciplinary matters, or allegations of misconduct.
The training explores investigations into issues such as employee misconduct, workplace grievances, bullying or harassment complaints, disciplinary matters, and other workplace disputes that require formal investigation.
Participants will learn how to plan and conduct workplace investigations, gather and assess evidence, interview witnesses, maintain impartiality, and produce clear investigation reports that support fair decision-making.
Employment investigations must follow fair procedures to ensure that employees are treated fairly and that investigation outcomes are legally defensible. Following proper procedures reduces the risk of challenges before employment tribunals or other legal forums.
The course provides HR professionals with practical frameworks for managing investigations, ensuring confidentiality, handling sensitive complaints, and documenting investigation processes appropriately.
Yes. The training is relevant for organisations across both sectors, including private companies, public bodies, charities, and professional organisations that need to investigate employment-related complaints.
The training explores challenges such as maintaining impartiality, managing conflicting evidence, handling sensitive allegations, and communicating investigation findings clearly and professionally.
The course uses practical case studies and scenario-based learning to help participants apply investigation principles to realistic workplace situations.
