Workplace Investigation Process
The idea of a well conducted investigation is to gather and assess all the facts. For example, when an employee has a grievance or disciplinary matter, an investigation is crucial to the process of deciding whether to take them to a formal hearing.
You have to follow the correct procedure during the investigation or the employee could go on to make a claim of unfair dismissal. The Fair Work Commission would expect you to show your investigation into a grievance or complaint was careful and fair before you decided to take formal disciplinary action.
Conducting a proper investigation into workplace accidents can protect you later on from a workers compensation claim. If you always keep good records, it will be easier for you to defend any claim.
Employsure can assist you in conducting workplace investigations or understand the formal disciplinary process. For peace of mind, please call our 24 hour Advice Line now on 1300 651 415.
