Should you suspend an employee the subject of an investigation? If so, when? Stop….In the name of love as The Supremes would say? There are a number of factors for an employer to consider when deciding if an employee should be stood down or suspended while undertaking a workplace investigation, particularly in relation to their potential misconduct. It should not be the default option, but rather a deliberate decision made after careful consideration. What is a stand down

So you’ve received a serious employment complaint such as a complaint of sexual harassment or bullying or discrimination, and decided it needs to be formally investigated (see our blog What’s Up: Do I need to conduct an investigation on whether you should in fact conduct a formal investigation). You’ve decided on the right investigator (see our blog Private Investigations: Choosing a Workplace Investigator). What’s next? How do you conduct a workplace investigation? Can you s

You’ve interviewed the perfect candidate. They gave all the right answers, they have the skills and experience you need and they’re going to fit right in. So you do your usual processes, contracts, medicals, and reference checks. But what if the reference check is negative? They are unable to handle pressure. They have difficulty prioritising tasks. They’re emotional. Unreliable. They cause a lot of drama. Phew! Got out of that one quickly, right? But what if the candidat