MJ Smith & Partners Workplace Investigators are qualified investigators with broad experience in conducting workplace investigations across a spectrum of workplace issues for a variety of sectors.
Generally, MJ Smith & Partners (MJSP) adopts the following process in the conduct of Workplace Investigations:
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Receipt of Formal Complaint. This is the subject of the Workplace Investigation and Terms of Reference, which form the framework of the Investigation and are specific to organisational requirements;
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If not provided by the engaging organisation, MJSP will draft the Terms of Reference outlining the following:
- The allegations that are to be subject to investigation;
- The initial witnesses to be interviewed;
- The initial documentation required to be reviewed;
- The date for delivery of the Investigation Report;
- Anticipated duration of investigation, including drafting of Report.
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Liaison with identified contact person to arrange:
- Interview dates, times and venues
- Access to required documentation.
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Drafting correspondence to the complainant and respondent, outlining the nature of the allegations and the investigation process.
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Conduct of Interviews (including any additional interviews that may be required further to the interviews) and review of relevant documentation.
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Drafting and Delivery of Investigation Report including:
- Report Findings (i.e. investigation outcomes, whether or not specific allegations were substantiated).
- Report Recommendations (Optional. Recommendations as to appropriate action, if any, to address substantiated allegations. Additional recommendations are also included, if relevant, which address subsidiary issues identified during the investigation process).
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