Investigations - Articles & Videos
Court Orders Production of Unredacted Documents
The recent decision in Jarvis v The Toronto-Dominion Bank provides some clarity on what redactions a court will permit – and what information an employer needs to disclose.
How and When to Conduct Workplace Investigations
Workplace investigations have taken on tremendous importance in the world of HR. Failing to investigate, or failing to investigate properly, can result in significant liability. Nadia explains how and when to conduct them, as well as some best practices for employers.
Employers: Are you Prepared for an Incident of Workplace Violence in your Workplace?
What if Will Smith and Chris Rock were your employees? Are you prepared for an incident of workplace violence?
Asleep At The Wheel: Why A Dozing Employee Received One Restless Slumber
This case is another in a long list of cautionary tales where employers have been penalized for acting hastily and failing to conduct an investigation before dismissing an employee for alleged misconduct.
Workplace Investigations and Suspensions
We are dealing with investigations more and more often in the context of employment or HR law, and the reality is, as we often tell our employer clients, you cannot impose discipline, especially dismissal, until you investigate.
Investigating just cause
Some form of investigation should be undertaken before summary dismissal is imposed In recent years, I have frequently commented that…