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Workplace Investigations: Top 7 questions answered

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When faced with employee disciplinary matters, sensitive or complex employee complaints, or instances where someone has “blown the whistle”, it’s vital to establish the facts, investigate properly and reach a fair decision.

Join our experts Naomi and Rose as they answer 7 key questions about workplace investigation.

Questions answered include (timings in bold):

1. 0:00 When should an employer carry out a workplace investigation?

2. 3:30 Why may it help to have an external agency carry out the workplace investigation?

3. 7:21 What should and should not be part of the investigation? 

4. 11:30 Should the person who is being investigated be suspended while the investigation is being carried out?

5. 13:13 Can witness interviews be kept confidential? 

6. 18:37 Can we record interviews? 

7. 22:53 Do investigations benefit from legal advice privilege?

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