Navigating workplace investigations: a quick guide for employers

Workplace Investigation Process

Workplace investigations are crucial for addressing allegations of misconduct, policy breaches, or workplace incidents. They aim to gather relevant evidence to determine if the allegations are substantiated and whether disciplinary action, including dismissal, is necessary.

This article explores the investigation process, starting from appointing a suitable investigator to drawing conclusions from available investigation evidence. This is not an exhaustive list of investigative steps. Investigators should make their own investigation plan which records the framework of the investigation process and revisit and/or revise the plan as different situations arise.