Workplace Investigations

Has an employee raised a complaint?

Are you concerned about the culture in your workplace?

When allegations or policy breaches occur in the workplace, an objective, fact finding process is needed. Whether or not an internal or external investigator is used depends on many factors. For example, the seriousness of the issue(s) whether the facts are disputed, and the risk(s) to the workplace.

Emma can help. She has over 30 years experience of owning and operating businesses and  15 years as a lawyer specialising in employment law. She will formulate a straightforward plan that will enable all parties to move forwards.  Emma’s experience with the most sensitive disputes means she can navigate complex, sensitive, or high-risk workplace issues with confidence.

Flawed processes are one of the primary reasons employers face costly personal grievance claims.

Why choose Emma:

Avoid Conflicts of Interest: When  allegations arise, managing the investigation internally can introduce unintentional bias, and/or create legal vulnerabilities. Emma will manage the process and produce an entirely independent report.

Complex / High-Risk Allegations: Serious complaints such as sexual harassment, bullying, fraud, or systemic misconduct require specialised handling of all involved, some who may be vulnerable. This is where Emma’s skills lie.

Strict Legal Compliance: Under New Zealand employment law, employers must follow a procedurally fair process. Emma will ensure your process is airtight and defensible.

Competing Accounts: When it is a case of “he said, she said,” Emma will gather the evidence, conduct interviews, and weighs the facts objectively on the balance of probabilities.

Resource Preservation: Internal HR and management teams are often stretched thin.  A business owner may not have the time to divert attention to complaints. Emma will handle the heavy lifting to allow your business to maintain daily operations without distraction.

Whether you are certain an investigator is needed, or just need to talk through your options, call us today for a no obligation consultation about how Emma can help.