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The importance of a fair and reasonable workplace investigation?

Allegations at work, Opt Tips, Workplace investigations

Internal investigations are now an everyday feature in the workplace. This may be in the context of anything from alleged misconduct, grievances and capability to a customer complaint and more. Many of us have experience of internal investigations, perhaps as an...

The shape and purpose of internal investigations

News, Opt Tips, Workplace investigations

The latest developments in the News International phone hacking scandal again demonstrate the importance of a clear remit at the start of any internal investigation, together with a genuine commitment to establishing the facts. A letter from Harbottle and Lewis, the...

What is a reasonable workplace investigation?

News, Opt Tips, Workplace investigations

News International and the integrity of the investigations into the News of the World phone hacking allegations continue to dominate public life. Meanwhile, investigations in the workplace may not be so high profile but they do remain an important feature and, if...

Workplace investigations

News, Opt Tips

Workplace investigations can be time consuming and distracting from normal business. Employers can find the process daunting or may believe an investigation is unnecessary in the particular circumstances. However, if an investigation is not carried out or handled...

Workplace mediation

Workplace Mediation

Many workplace issues, if dealt with early, can be resolved. However, there are times when third party intervention can be the only answer. The following is a real life scenario where workplace mediation helped to prevent a situation escalating to the point of a...

The importance of a fair and reasonable workplace investigation?

The shape and purpose of internal investigations

What is a reasonable workplace investigation?

Workplace investigations

Workplace mediation

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