Q&A: Who may be hired as a third party investigator to deal with workplace harassment complaints?
Is there any legislation that dictates who may or may not be hired as a third party investigator?
Five steps to effective internal investigations
How often do you undertake an internal investigation? In an environment where employers are under increasingly strict obligations to investigate workplace incidents over an increasing number of issues, employers in Ontario are facing more complaints...
Important lessons for employers and lawyers on workplace harassment investigations
A hospital employee faced complaints of workplace harassment from co-workers, and the hospital imposed discipline on him, including a demotion. The employee's union subsequently filed a grievance with the labour relations board. The hospital retained the services of an independent outside investigator who was also a practicing lawyer. When the union requested access to the investigation report, the hospital claimed solicitor-client privilege, and refused to hand it over...
