Employee Misconduct

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EIS investigation services  help organisations that are dealing with allegations of inappropriate workplace behaviour involving staff at all levels, from operational to senior level.

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Some of the workplace matters we investigate include: 

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• Bullying and harassment

• sexual harassment

• discrimination

• fraud

• theft

• violence

• code of conduct

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Internal handling of workplace investigations may not be appropriate, due to allegations of bias, insufficient skills or resources to conduct a thorough investigation, or a lack of experience and expertise to conduct time consuming complex investigations. The investigation may involve senior employees, or the investigation could be subject to review by external bodies. Engaging an independent investigator will give you peace of mind knowing that the investigation process can commence at short notice, follow best practice guidelines and withstand external scrutiny.  

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Outsourcing the investigation process to an independent specialist is the best way to ensure that there is no compromise of procedural fairness and allows you to remain focussed on your core business whilst avoiding a conflict of interest, or a perceived conflict of interest. 

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EIS will provide your organisation with an independent and impartial investigation, handled in a timely and transparent manner from commencement through to the final report. 

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The EIS workplace investigation will ensure:

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• That the principles of procedural fairness are adhered to

• compliance to regulatory frameworks is maintained 

• the employers obligations under the Fair Work Act and Health and Safety Legislation are met

• minimise the risk of any dismissal or disciplinary action being unlawful or unfair and later being overturned

• that you have been provided with reliable facts and can make confident decisions 

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If required, EIS can assist you to determine the scope of the investigation (identify the allegations) and develop the terms of reference. Alternatively, you may provide the terms of reference and a briefing for EIS to commence a confidential workplace investigation. EIS will prepare an investigation plan:

 

• Gather and analyse documents and digital evidence

• review relevant organisational policies, procedures and codes of conduct, professional standards and employment contracts

• conduct face to face interviews or telephone interviews with relevant employees, including the complainant and respondent

• liaise with unions

• consider all avenues of inquiry to verify information

• review and assess all evidence

• prepare a final report 

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Conclusions will be drawn from the evidence making findings of fact. The investigation report will detail whether on the balance of probabilities, the allegations are made out to the required standard of proof. The report will clearly set out all the allegations and our findings.

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The EIS investigation report is clear and reliable. All evidence will be contained in the report  which will give you everything you need to confidently  make a decision.

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