Independent, fair and defensible workplace investigations.
Impartial investigations for sensitive complaints and conduct matters, with procedural fairness, careful evidence management and clear reporting.
Overview
When a matter is too sensitive or complex to manage informally or internally, employers need an investigation process they can trust. SWP conducts and supports workplace investigations that are impartial, thorough and designed to withstand scrutiny.
We understand the importance of balancing fairness, speed, sensitivity and clear reporting, especially where the issue involves misconduct, harassment, discrimination, bullying, fraud, leadership conduct or interpersonal conflict.
We also bring a careful, human-centered and trauma informed lens to difficult matters, recognising that investigations can be stressful and deeply personal for the people involved.
Workplace investigations
Practical legal advice. Clear guidance. Confident outcomes.
Common scenarios we help with
- Bullying, harassment (including sexual harassment) or discrimination allegations
- Serious misconduct concerns or contested facts
- Leadership conduct issues or conflict of interest risk
- Multiple witnesses, complex timelines or multiple complainants
- Board investigations
- Matters likely to be scrutinised by regulators or tribunals
How we approach it
Define
Investigation scoping, allegations, stakeholders and evidence sources
Plan
Interviews, documents, confidentiality and fairness steps
Investigate
Gather evidence with impartiality and care
Support
Help decision-makers manage outcomes and next steps
Report
Factual findings that are clear, structured and defensible (investigation reports)
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workplace law specialist.
Whether you’re managing a complex workplace issue or planning ahead, we provide clear, practical advice to help you move forward with confidence.
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Workplace insights
Perspectives on workplace law, employee relations, and workforce risk, helping employers stay informed and make confident, well-reasoned decisions.
Managing workplace investigations with confidence
A practical look at handling sensitive matters, from initial response through to findings and defensible outcomes.
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