How to conduct a disciplinary investigation

The Employment Law & HR Podcast

Procedure and Tips for employers about disciplinary investigations

In this episode 209 of the podcast I will explain why getting the disciplinary investigation process right is critical to successfully defending a claim for unfair dismissal and the steps that you need to take.

In this episode of the podcast I cover:

• Why assigning the right person to investigate is crucial.
• The steps that you need to take to set the scope of the investigation.
• When you should notify the ‘accused’ of the investigation.
• At what stage you should interview the ‘accused’.
• Getting witness accounts of events.
• Whether employees have the right to be accompanied at an investigation meeting.
• Minute taking or audio recording of the meetings.
• Dealing with reluctant witnesses.
• The frequently asked questions about disciplinary investigations.
• Some example scenarios to consider.

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