Workplace Investigation Policy
This Workplace Investigation Policy can be implemented by a company to provide guidance for conducting internal investigations.
Last updated September 17, 2025
Suitable for Australia
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The Legal Risk Score of a Workplace Investigation Policy Template is Low
Our legal team have marked this document as low risk considering:
- There is a risk that the investigation process may not be perceived as impartial if the investigative team does not adequately separate personal opinions from factual evidence, as the findings must remain free from any personal opinion of the investigator.
- The document does not specify safeguards against potential breaches of confidentiality, especially considering the sensitive nature of the information handled during investigations.
- The procedure for dealing with non-cooperative witnesses may lead to perceptions of coercion or unfair treatment if not managed with sensitivity and adherence to procedural fairness.
Overall, this document outlines a structured approach to handling workplace conduct investigations, which can mitigate some risks associated with employee misconduct. However, the effectiveness of the policy largely depends on the careful and unbiased execution of the outlined procedures, which requires a moderate level of understanding and diligence from users to ensure fairness and compliance.
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