Workplace Audits & Investigations
We regularly conduct lawful, compliant workplace investigations for employers, helping them handle complaints properly and minimize legal risks. The choice of investigator and the quality of the investigation are critical to protecting against future liability. Our team conducts investigations, provides expert advice, and trains employers on best practices for thorough, effective investigations. As both lawyers and HR specialists, workplace investigations are a core part of our practice, ensuring our clients are protected and fully prepared to address workplace issues.
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Before the Investigation
Prior to a workplace audit/investigation commencing, we will work with our clients to ensure they understand the framework for the audit/investigation including the estimated time involved, the number of parties involved, the documents needed for the process and the overall scope of the work. While audits/investigations often may be unpredictable, we make every effort to ensure seamless communication with our clients throughout these initial stages.
During the Investigation
Once the audit/investigation has commenced, we work with our clients to ensure that the process is completed with a high degree of thoroughness and on a timely basis. We will inform our clients of any obstacles that may delay the completion and we ensure there are contingency plans in place to minimize these obstacles. Throughout the audit/investigation process, we will keep our clients informed.
After the Investigation
Upon the completion of the audit/investigation, we will complete a confidential audit/investigation report that may or may not be protected by privilege depending on the circumstances of the case. We will work with our clients to ensure that only the contents of the report that need to be disclosed will be in keeping with our obligations to our client as well as the legislative requirements. We will also provide recommendations for our clients to action post the results of the audit/investigation to ensure that they fulfilling their due diligence obligations from a legal perspective.
