Administrative Investigations

Administrative Investigations

OBJECTIVES

• The existence of guidance notes in managing internal investigations will help to ensure that the company carries out all investigations fairly, consistently and thoroughly.
• A fair, consistent and thorough investigation will ensure that employee can establish the facts and make appropriate informed decisions about the next steps.
• A fair, consistent and thorough internal investigation will help to help fulfill the company legal obligations and should help avoid unnecessary Employment Tribunal claims or else improve their success when cases cannot be avoided, reducing any consequential costs and bad publicity. 

COURSE OUTLINE

The Use of Internal Investigations within the Company

• When should internal investigations be used?
• Why are internal investigations important?

The Investigation Process

• Who should investigate?
• Conducting investigation interviews
• Notes / witness statements

Preparing an Investigation Report

• Evaluating the evidence
• Investigation Report structure

Dealing with difficult issues

• Further or counter allegations
• Confidentiality
• Refusal to Participate

Associated Documents

• Disciplinary Procedure
• Grievance Procedure
• Dignity at Work Policy
• Capability Procedure