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A potential minefield! Key considerations to keep in mind when investigating allegations of workplace bullying, harassment and discrimination

by: Adam Fairhurst Investigating bullying, harassment and discrimination complaints can present a number of complexities and challenges. One of the key complexities of investigating bullying and harassment complaints, as with all investigations, is the need to gather, test and analyse evidence in a discrete and confidential manner. This article looks at some of the complexities…

Assertion or Allegation? Which approach to adopt with a disciplinary complaint.

by: Paul Curby Organisations dealing with internal disciplinary complaints need to balance a complainant’s right to be heard and, at the same time, ensure that a potential Respondent is protected, principles of natural justice are followed and a fair and unbiassed investigation is delivered. The question I often ask a client is whether they have considered…

February 1, 2023CurbyMcLintockBullying & harassment, Code of Conduct, Fairwork, InvestigationAllegations, Assertions, bullying, code of conduct, disciplinary, fact-finding, harassment, interviewing, investigation, policies, preliminary fact-finding, public interest disclosure, sexual harassment