Workplace investigations in the news

Investigations continue to feature in current workplace news, reflecting the potential impact and overall importance to any organisation.

A former NHS worker has been awarded £933,115 by an Employment Tribunal that found he had been subject to racial discrmination and unfair dismissal.

The Tribunal found that Elliot Browne had suffered “systematic discrimination” and “an intimidating environment” while employed by Central

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January 13th, 2012 | Tags: , , , , , , , | Category: Allegations at work, News, Opt Tips, Workplace bullying, Workplace investigations | Leave a comment

The distinction between a grievance and whistleblowing

A whistleblowing policy and procedure is developed in the context of the Public Disclosure Act 1998 (PIDA).  The areas covered can be highly sensitive and emotive, and without adequate training on how to handle such instances, can send senior management into a blind panic and prompt inappropriate responses, thus further exacerbating the situation. The consequences

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September 22nd, 2011 | Tags: , , , | Category: Allegations at work, Opt Tips | Leave a comment