Workplace Investigation Services UK
Workplace investigations are a critical part of managing employee relations and addressing serious concerns such as misconduct, grievances and whistleblowing.
David Roath provides independent, impartial workplace investigation services to employers across the UK, ensuring issues are handled thoroughly, fairly and in a legally compliant way.
As a specialist employment lawyer with over 30 years’ experience, David is trusted to investigate complex and sensitive matters and deliver clear, fair and compliant findings.
What kind of investigation?
David carries out workplace investigations into alleged misconduct such as:
- Dishonesty
- Failure to comply with instructions or rules
- Sexual harassment
- Discrimination
- Violent conduct
- Bullying and harassment
When to appoint an independent investigator
Organisations often appoint an independent investigator where:
- Allegations are serious or sensitive
- Internal handling may create conflicts of interest
- Senior employees are involved
- There is a risk of legal challenge
- An impartial and defensible process is required
- Time is of the essence
- There is insufficient in-house experience
- It is a better use of management time to use an external resource
Why David?
David is unlike many providers offering workplace investigations. David has 30 years' experience as a solicitor and as employment tribunal advocate. This gives David legal knowledge and experience that another provider might not be able to offer. For complicated or potentially high-value cases, you might prefer to use a person with David's experience.
Overview of the Process
David’s approach is thorough, impartial, sensitive and structured and will include:
- Scoping the investigation and agreeing terms of reference
- Identifying and reviewing relevant documentation
- Conducting witness interviews
- Analysing the evidence
- Considering the legal issues, tests and requirements
- Producing a clear, reasoned investigation report
The Acas Code
The Acas Code addresses the use of external resources and says:
Employers and employees should always seek to resolve disciplinary and grievance issues in the workplace. Where this is not possible employers and employees should consider using an independent third party to help resolve the problem
Using an independent resource such as us can help you comply with the Acas Code.