Expert Support for Thorough and Fair Employment Investigations
Workplace issues can be challenging to address, particularly when they involve formal investigations. Whether dealing with allegations of misconduct, grievances, whistleblowing claims, or other sensitive matters, conducting a comprehensive and impartial investigation is essential to maintaining the integrity of your processes and protecting your business.
Our experienced employment team offers tailored investigation services designed to provide clarity, impartiality, and actionable insights. We understand that every workplace is unique, so our approach is always tailormade to meet your specific needs and circumstances. Whether you require external expertise for objectivity or additional resources to support your in-house team, we can help.
Our team regularly supports businesses across a range of industries, including highly regulated sectors where compliance and fairness are critical. From gathering evidence and interviewing witnesses to analysing facts and presenting findings, we ensure each step of the investigation is handled meticulously and in line with legal and best-practice standards.
We also recognise the importance of maintaining confidentiality and minimising disruption to your day-to-day operations. Our goal is to resolve matters efficiently in an environment of trust and fairness among all parties involved.
The team works with you so you can address any issue with confidence, knowing that you are taking the necessary steps to protect your business, employees, and reputation.
Specialising in HR investigation services law
Misconduct Investigations
We conduct thorough investigations into allegations of employee misconduct, ensuring a fair and impartial process. Our team gathers relevant evidence, interviews witnesses, and provides clear recommendations to inform your decision-making, helping you maintain a respectful and lawful workplace environment.
Grievance and Disciplinary Matters
We assist with formal grievance and disciplinary processes, ensuring compliance with employment law and your internal policies. Our services include investigating the claims, preparing case reports, and advising on appropriate outcomes, ensuring that the process is conducted fairly and consistently.
Whistleblowing Claims
Our team handles whistleblowing claims with the utmost sensitivity and confidentiality. We conduct impartial investigations into allegations of malpractice, providing a fair process for all parties involved. Our aim is to protect the whistleblower from retaliation while ensuring a transparent and lawful resolution.
Bullying and Harassment Investigations
We investigate allegations of bullying and harassment in the workplace, focusing on the wellbeing of all employees. Our experienced investigators take a sensitive and impartial approach, ensuring fairness while addressing the underlying issues and promoting a healthy workplace culture.
Equality and Diversity Breaches
We investigate complaints related to breaches of equality and diversity policies, ensuring compliance with discrimination laws. Our team works to identify any gaps in your policies and procedures, recommending corrective actions to foster a diverse and inclusive workplace.
Fraud Investigations
Our forensic team provides detailed investigations into suspected fraud or financial misconduct within the workplace. We employ advanced techniques to uncover fraudulent activities, assess financial damages, and offer practical solutions to mitigate risks and prevent future incidents.
Policy and Procedure Audits
We audit workplace policies and procedures to ensure they are compliant with current laws and best practices. Our audits identify areas for improvement, ensuring that your policies are robust, clear, and able to effectively manage potential workplace issues and disputes.
Why choose Shakespeare Martineau?
- Our team offer prompt and professional service, whether through in-person meetings or virtual consultations, you can trust that our advice will be timely and professional, helping you feel confident in your legal matters, every step of the way
- We provide advice that is not only pragmatic and quick but also easy to understand. Every lawyer in our firm is approachable, helpful, and committed to offering reliable legal solutions, making the process straightforward for clients
- Our clear and easily understandable approach has kept clients coming back for years, knowing they can depend on us for comprehensive legal support time and time again
- Our clients regularly highlight the exceptional expertise and professionalism of our lawyers. Our team cares deeply about every aspect of your case, ensuring you receive a thorough and attentive service
Providing clarity and actionable insights
Our experienced employment team delivers thorough and impartial workplace investigations, providing clarity and actionable insights. From allegations of misconduct to whistleblowing claims, we tailor our approach to your specific needs, ensuring every step is legally compliant and meticulously handled to safeguard your business and maintain trust.
Bespoke investigation services
No two workplaces are the same. That’s why we offer bespoke investigation services designed to address your unique challenges. Whether you need independent expertise for objectivity or additional support for your internal team, our flexible approach ensures fair and effective resolution in line with best-practice standards.
Working with diverse industries
With extensive experience in highly regulated sectors, we understand the critical importance of compliance and fairness. Our team works across diverse industries, handling investigations with precision and professionalism to protect your business interests while maintaining the integrity of your processes.
Sensitive and confidentiality
We prioritise confidentiality and work to minimise disruption to your day-to-day operations. By handling sensitive matters with care and efficiency, we create an environment of trust and fairness, helping you resolve issues swiftly while protecting your employees, reputation, and long-term success.
Meet our HR investigation services team
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Wherever you are on your journey, our HR investigation services specialists are here to answer any questions you might have
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HR investigation services FAQs
Not everyone is aware of how the process of engaging with Investigation Services solicitors works, so we’ve provided an overview below to give you some peace of mind.
- Scoping meeting – In this initial meeting we will work with you to understand the particular circumstances of the case and to scope the investigation.
- Conducting the investigation – We’ll act as the investigation officer, preparing and conducting interviews, and analysing the evidence.
- Final report – Following the investigation, we’ll produce a report recommending next steps. This report can be used in any subsequent relevant internal processes.
Lawyers bring impartiality and expertise to workplace investigations, ensuring compliance with employment law and minimising the risk of legal challenges. They provide guidance on processes, help gather evidence, and prepare legally sound reports that protect your business from reputational and financial harm.
Investigations are commonly needed for misconduct allegations, grievances, whistleblowing claims, bullying and harassment, discrimination, fraud, or breaches of health and safety laws. They may also arise during redundancy processes or disputes involving employment contracts.
We assist in identifying the scope of the investigation, defining the key issues, and creating an appropriate strategy. This includes deciding on the investigator, determining who should be interviewed, and ensuring the process adheres to company policies and legal requirements.
Yes. We frequently act as independent investigators, providing impartiality and objectivity. This is particularly valuable in high-stakes cases or where senior management is implicated to avoid any perception of bias.
You will receive a detailed report outlining the evidence gathered, key findings, and recommendations for next steps. Our aim is to provide clear, actionable advice that helps you make informed decisions while reducing the risk of future disputes.
Poorly conducted investigations can lead to claims of bias, breach of confidentiality, or failure to follow due process, exposing your business to legal challenges, financial penalties, and reputational damage. Engaging legal experts mitigates these risks.
