When a complaint is made or an incident occurs you will want to establish what has happened, and then decide what to do next. An investigation can be essential, and there are good reasons for appointing an external, impartial investigator to help.
We have significant experience in performing the role of investigating officer and regularly undertake investigations on behalf of organisations. This involves gathering and analysing the evidence, asking the right questions (in the right way), and ensuring that the investigation and concluding report is comprehensive and robust.
Our clients appreciate the way we plan an investigation and our transparency in relation to timescale and fees. We deliver a thorough and robust investigation and present findings in a clear and precise manner.
Confidential and effective investigations
Sensitive workplace issues require confidential and effective investigations.
At Prettys, we help to minimise any financial, legal, and reputational repercussions by providing practical advice on all aspects of a workplace investigation.
Our services include:
- Workplace investigations into any employment-relations issue
- Conducting investigations following an incident at work
- Investigations into an organisation’s culture, practices, process and procedures
- To assist with identifying lessons to be learned following a defeat at the Employment Tribunal
- Advice and training on the investigation process and techniques
- Acting as an impartial decision maker
Whether the issue concerns a grievance, a complaint of harassment, an allegation of misconduct, or an accident at work, our team ensure the investigation is conducted systematically, objectively, and fairly.
For any support or advice on conducting a workplace investigation, contact our team today.
Vanessa Bell, Partner
“We understand that conducting investigations can
put a strain on valuable resources, which is why we
offer organisations confidential, practical and efficient solutions providing accurate timescales and clear estimates at every step of the way.”
Practical and efficient solutions
When an investigation is required, the reputational, legal or financial stakes for an organisation are high. Appointing an external investigator with the experience and the skills to conduct an investigation is crucial. Prettys has a longstanding record of working with employers to complete the investigation process with minimum disruption.
Our experience includes specialist knowledge of equality issues, as well as harassment and bullying, whistleblowing, misconduct and health and safety. Recent investigations that we have conducted have covered misconduct issues including alcohol misuse, fraud and data breaches.
We understand that conducting workplace investigations can put a strain on valuable resources, which is why we offer businesses tailored, practical and efficient solutions, providing accurate timescales and fee estimates at every step.
To find out how we can help you and your business, contact our team of employee investigation lawyers on 01473 232121, submit an online enquiry or send us an email at enquiry@prettys.co.uk.
Specialist employment law team
