Hamilton Workplace Investigations

Our guiding principles for conducting Hamilton workplace investigations

For employers that need to conduct Hamilton workplace investigations, here are our guiding principles when we are retained on these types of cases:

1. Help employers determine what happened
2. Protect the employee who is raising the complaint (the “Complainant”)
3. Protect other employees who may be at risk
4. Provide the employee(s) being complained of (the “Respondent[s]”) with an opportunity to reply
5. Reinforce the employer’s commitment to a workplace free of harassment and violence
6. Set the stage for any discipline that must be enforced
7. Provide the foundation of a defence, if moving forward with litigation. It is important to produce an investigation that is legally defensible when called upon.

McMahon Molyneaux Henriquez Law’s process for Hamilton workplace investigations

At McMahon Molyneaux Henriquez Law, our process for Hamilton workplace investigations is thorough, effective, and time-sensitive. Normally, we try to conclude all workplace investigations in 90 days, unless the case is very large in scope and we must interview dozens of employees in order to understand what happened or where the police are involved.

Our experience as Hamilton labour lawyers, Hamilton employment lawyers, and Hamilton human rights lawyers helps the McMahon Molyneaux Henriquez Law workplace investigators to bring an empathetic and respectful approach to conducting investigations. Here is the workplace investigation process we use:

• Interview Complainant
• Interview Respondent
• Interview witnesses
• Review germane documents
• Conduct additional interviews (if necessary)
• Write the workplace investigation report, with focus on findings

The importance of neutrality in Hamilton workplace investigations

At McMahon Molyneaux  Henriquez Law, Hamilton workplace investigations, we work very hard to maintain our neutrality throughout the investigation process. We do not know the employees in question, nor the management, and approach each and every workplace investigation with fresh eyes and ears. This is critical to an effective workplace investigation and allows you to have confidence in our findings and reports.

If allegations are serious, and involve violence or sexual assault, hiring an external Hamilton workplace investigator is a wise step for your organization.

Sometimes, employees will ask questions of the Hamilton workplace investigator that might indicate which way the investigator is leaning. We maintain strict confidentiality throughout the investigative process. In the same vein, we do not render our findings until we have reviewed all of the facts, correspondence, and supporting evidence.

Why an investigator from McMahon Molyneaux Henriquez Law is a great option for Hamilton workplace investigations

We take our role as Hamilton workplace investigators very seriously. The workplace investigator you select must have knowledge of the law and evidentiary processes, understand the organization’s policies and procedures, and be knowledgeable about harassment complaints, discrimination complaints, and misconduct complaints:

• Unsurprisingly, a Hamilton workplace investigator must also have personal attributes so that he or she is perceived as non-judgmental, non-biased, and credible to both employees and management.

• The perception that the workplace investigator is neutral is paramount to a successful Hamilton workplace investigation. Being a good listener, as well as being persistent to arrive at the truth are also critical attributes of an effective Hamilton workplace investigator.
• An effective Hamilton workplace investigator is able to discuss highly sensitive, personal issues without being embarrassed and without embarrassing those that are being interviewed.
• Most of all, an effective Hamilton workplace investigator is able to help the organization resolve the conflict to the satisfaction of all parties involved, help the organization invoke necessary disciple, and do the right thing. Get your Hamilton workplace investigation started today. Contact us now.