There has been no shortage of high-profile workplace
investigations and discussions surrounding the outcome of those
investigations in the news over the past year. But what happens
when you're no longer reading about the investigation in the
news and you're suddenly at the center of one in your
workplace?
Whether you're an employer who is considering whether
investigating is really necessary or an employee who has asked for
or been named in an investigation, read on for five basic but
important tips:
- Employers may be required to conduct an
investigation
An employer may be required to conduct an investigation based on
its own internal policy or as a matter of law.
Many organizations introduce policies dealing with general
complaints or more specific issues like harassment or
discrimination. It may seem hard to believe but it's easy,
especially in mid-size organizations that are typically marked by
harmony, for an employer to introduce a policy and be
