Conducting Disciplinary Investigations - What is Required?

Introduction

There is a requirement to carry out a reasonable investigation before going ahead with disciplinary action against an employee, however, it can be difficult to know what amounts to being ‘reasonable’.

This webinar will focus on what is, and is not, required of the investigating officer.

Consideration will also be given to the issues which can arise during a disciplinary investigation, such as grievances being raised and deciding whether to suspend an employee, making it ideal for HR professionals and people managers.

What You Will Learn

This webinar will cover the following:

• Defining a ‘reasonable’ investigation
• Civil v criminal law
• The Burchell principles
• Suspending an employee
• When suspension is necessary
• Case law relating to suspension
• The role of the investigating officer
• How this differs from the role of those involved in the disciplinary meeting
• Writing an investigation report
• Interviewing witnesses
• Approach to take
• Anonymous witnesses
• Investigation scenarios
• Looking at the sort of evidence to be gathered in different situations
• Possible delays to the process
• Criminal investigations
• Grievances being raised
• Sickness absence

This webinar was recorded on 19th July 2022