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A badly conducted investigation is often key to the failure of an unfair dismissal defence. Gain valuable insights into why an investigation is your most powerful tool from our employment and HR professionals. We will look at how to conduct an investigation and the planning and carrying out of an investigation in accordance with the Acas Code.

Seminar summary
This instalment of the HR Exchange will look at how to carry out internal investigations in relation to both grievance and disciplinary processes. It will help you ensure your employment investigations are compliant with legislation and meet best practice in accordance with the Acas Code. Failure to treat employees fairly and to carry out reasonable employment investigations may result in claims for wrongful dismissal, unfair dismissal or discrimination.

Brought to you by niche law firm, Bhayani HR & Employment Law and sister company Bhayani Recruitment, this network offers you the opportunity to gain valuable advice and information from employment and HR professionals in a relaxed format, as well as a chance to share experiences with your peers in various industry sectors.

Topics we will cover:
Understanding the main contractual and statutory claims that an employee can make
Interpreting the relevant express and implied terms and considering gross and serious misconduct
How to conduct a reasonable and adequate employment investigation to avoid a successful unfair dismissal claim in both conduct and capability investigations
Considering and evaluating discrimination claims
Planning and carrying out an investigation in accordance with the Acas Code
Delivery and cost
This workshop will be delivered online via Zoom and participants will be expected to take part in break out rooms to ensure engagement and be given an opportunity to ask questions and make comments.

The cost per delegate is free and booking via Eventbrite is essential.

Priority will be given to Bhayani Law and Bhayani Recruitment clients – numbers are limited so please book your place as soon as possible.