"Workplace investigations" refers to the process of looking into complaints or incidents that occur within a workplace. It involves examining the facts, gathering evidence, and interviewing individuals to determine if any policies, laws, or ethical standards have been violated.
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She has also assisted various government entities in responding to public records requests and utilizes her considerable experience to conduct
workplace investigations for public entities.
Our employment lawyers and workplace investigators are available to assist and provide oversight to your internal counsel and human resources team when they are tasked with conducting
internal workplace investigations.
This session will focus on practical recommendations for conducting and
managing workplace investigations, particularly in regard to employee misconduct such as harassment and discrimination.
She acts often on behalf of senior executives respecting their compensation, employment contracts or termination from employment, and on behalf of both employers and employees in respect of
sensitive workplace investigations.
With careful attention to detail we identify, and help our clients manage, potential business risks that could result
from workplace investigations.
We offer a range of consulting services, including workplace assessments and reviews, workplace restoration and mediation services, one - on - one remedial coaching, and
workplace investigation support.
Our Firm is frequently retained to prosecute, investigate and defend
private workplace investigations, including those related to sexual misconduct and harassment.
Given the high costs and disruption
of workplace investigations, it is important that employers extensively train and monitor employee behaviour in the workplace in order to prevent complaints.
Part 2 of our series
on workplace investigations focused on the recent amendments made to the Occupational Health and Safety Act (the «OHSA») and Limitations Act by Bill 132, An Act to amend various statutes with respect to sexual violence, sexual harassment, domestic violence and related matters («Bill 132»).
According to Medis Health and Pharmaceutical Services v. Teamsters, Chemical and Allied Workers, Local 424 (Satar Grievance), (2001), 100 L.A.C. (4th) 178, admissions made against interest
during workplace investigations where a representative is not present will likely not be admitted.
AWI's membership includes lawyers, human resource professionals, and private investigators who conduct, manage, or have a professional interest in
impartial workplace investigations.
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Within both her practice areas, Lisa conducts neutral
workplace investigations into matters such as policy violations and employee misconduct, resident abuse and neglect, discrimination and harassment, failure to accommodate and reprisals.
Victoria L. Steinberg concentrates her practice on representing employers and employees in a variety of employment matters,
including workplace investigations, severance and separation negotiations, noncompete and nonsolicitation agreements, and discrimination, harassment and retaliation issues.
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Part 2 of our series on
workplace investigations focused on the recent amendments made to the Occupational Health and Safety Act (the «OHSA») and Limitations Act
The practical effect of this new rule is to put the heat on companies and corporate boards to reexamine how concerns come forward and
how workplace investigations of potential wrongdoing are conducted — and that is a welcome development.
Potentially, this case has significant implications for
workplace investigations as it sets a higher standard for procedural fairness for internal processes.
HR and legal teams have key roles to play in what can be business critical processes and are often entrusted to conduct
workplace investigations without exposing the business to further risk.
Ms. Cole - Johnson is a trained workplace investigator and regularly conducts, manages, and provides advice
regarding workplace investigations involving all types of employment - related issues, particularly those requiring Board of Director and senior management involvement and high - profile matters.
She is effective advising on national, provincial and federal compliance initiatives (including for employment, labour, human rights, privacy and OHS programs) and both carrying out and directing /
overseeing workplace investigations.
Explore articles covering a range of important topics including
new workplace investigation obligations that came into force with the passing of Bill 132.
Although the media obsession with Ghomeshi may subside for the time being (until his next criminal trial commences in June), employees at the CBC will continue to deal with the aftermath of Ghomeshi's workplace misconduct and the
consequential workplace investigation.
Employers should take particular care to conduct
workplace investigations before terminating employment for cause, and in response to a complaint or incident of discrimination, harassment, or violence in the workplace.
Look for Part 3 in our series on
workplace investigations later this week, where we will examine the Code of Practice to Address Workplace Harassment under Ontario's Occupational Health and Safety Act that was recently released by the Ministry of Labour to provide further guidance to employers in fulfilling their workplace harassment - related obligations under the OHSA.
Part 1 will
define workplace investigations, and will examine when they should be conducted, why they are necessary, and what the consequences are of not investigating appropriately.
The B.C. Supreme Court's decision in Lau v. Royal Bank of Canada, 2015 BCSC 1639 provides a reminder of the crucial importance of conducting a fair, objective and
thorough workplace investigation, especially where dishonesty or fraud is alleged.