How to ensure the fairness of workplace investigations
By Michael Cosgrove · 30 July 2012 · Advice
By Michael Cosgrove · 30 July 2012 · Advice
Don't risk unfair terminations or demotions. Learn the crucial steps to ensure procedural fairness in your workplace investigations and avoid costly lawsuits.
When investigating a workplace incident or situation that could have a detrimental effect on the rights, interests or expectations of an employee, procedural fairness must apply. This is especially true if the action is likely to lead to the termination or demotion of the employee. Here’s how to ensure procedural fairness factors in your workplace investigations.
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