Disciplinary and grievance investigations

Managing investigations, often as part of a grievance or disciplinary procedure, is vitally important not only to ensure the decision maker has the proper facts before them but also to ensure that the process is legally compliant and that all the relevant information has been gathered.

An investigation may be needed in the following scenarios:

• Grievance
• Collective grievance
• Disciplinary
• Whistleblowing allegations
• Complaints by 3rd parties such as customers or suppliers
• Appeal against grievance finding or disciplinary outcome.

Many investigations are dealt with in house, but there may be times where an external investigator can assist:

• Time constraints,
• Particularly complex issue,
• Senior person is involved
• Potential reputational issues for the business.
• Independence of investigator
• Sensitivity of issue and where high level of confidentiality required.

We have a team of experienced investigators who can manage and deliver an investigation report with factual detail, findings, and recommendations as required.

Our team includes experienced HR consultants with whom we have worked for many years and where the requirement may be very complex or confidential, we have employment lawyers who are experienced in providing investigation reports.

Contact our employment team if we can help or provide more information on this service.