Meet your team of truly independent workplace investigators

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Do you have a sensitive or difficult workplace issue you need investigating?

Do you have a sensitive or challenging workplace issue that requires independent investigation?

Our team of employment law specialists offer a transparent, professional, and independent service to safeguard your organisation.

By engaging our experts for your workplace investigation, you achieve credibility and impartiality to the process; demonstrating procedural fairness and your serious approach to the matter.

We maintain complete independence in our investigations, neither acting for nor advising you or the involved employee(s).

Our approach includes interviewing witnesses and gathering evidence to compile a comprehensive report, addressing all pertinent issues.

Our specialists are thoroughly versed in the intricacies of employment law, particularly in areas of discrimination and whistleblowing legislation, and the protection these laws provide to your employees. They are also adept at understanding your employees' rights and recognise the fundamental role a thorough investigation has in any subsequent decisions you may make.

While we deal with HR issues daily, we ensure that all matters are handled with both sensitivity and legal compliance.

Why choose us?

Our workplace investigators are all experienced employment law solicitors who operate as practising Solicitors at Kilgannon & Partners LLP, a distinguished and boutique employment law firm.

They are all exceptionally qualified to conduct workplace investigations with efficiency, competency, and professionalism, fully aware of the legal rights and regulations involved.

We are frequently called upon to investigate complex and sensitive workplace matters, ranging from disciplinary to grievance issues. Our expertise extends to various areas of workplace investigation, including:

• Misconduct, encompassing serious workplace misconduct
• Discrimination, which includes harassment and victimisation
• Bullying
• Whistleblowing
• Fraud
• Regulatory matters
• Allegations against HR and/or Directors

Should your organisation, its senior leaders, or HR team be dealing with misconduct issues or face accusations of discrimination or whistleblowing, our independent workplace investigation services provide a comprehensive solution to thoroughly examine the allegations and issues.

Our investigation report will deliver crucial information to your business, aiding and shaping your decision-making. Our experts are adept at gathering, challenging and evaluating evidence and, given our professional qualifications, we know what issues to focus on.

We can offer recommendations for future actions, identifying or suggesting only those potential outcomes we deem likely to succeed. Alternatively, we can conduct the investigation and present our findings to you, allowing you to determine the subsequent steps and outcomes.

Speak with us in complete confidence. Schedule a confidential call to discuss your workplace concerns privately.

Stuck with a complex and difficult workplace issue?

/ Legal Compliance:

• Reason: Proper workplace investigations are crucial for adherence to employment law. Neglecting to investigate or poorly investigating certain grievances, such as harassment or discrimination, may result in legal repercussions.

• Impact: Through conducting comprehensive investigations, your business can safeguard itself against potential lawsuits and penalties. It shows a dedication to fulfil your legal duties and can offer a defence in legal proceedings should any ensue.

/ Liability Protection:

• Reason: Investigations assist in unearthing and tackling issues such as bullying, harassment, or safety breaches; helping you create a safe and respectful working environment.

• Impact: This results in heightened employee satisfaction, reduced staff turnover, and a more positive organisational culture. A safe and respectful workplace is additionally appealing to prospective employees.

/ Upholding Ethical Standards and Trust:

• Reason: Using our experts to undertake an independent workplace investigation into claims of misconduct or ethical breaches underlines your business' dedication to integrity and ethics.

• Impact: This fosters trust among employees and stakeholders, bolstering your reputation. Employees are more inclined to feel valued and know they will be fairly treated by you where you maintain high ethical standards.

/ Identify and Address Systemic Issues:

• Reason: Investigations can reveal deep-rooted systemic problems within your organisation, such as weaknesses in policies, inconsistency, insufficient training and/or poor management.

• Impact: Tackling these issues with us undertaking the investigation not only helps resolve individual cases fairly, but also contributes to long-term enhancements in your structure and functioning. This proactive stance can avert future disputes and augment overall operational efficiency.