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Workplace Investigations and Grievances

A practical course for human resources practitioners and managers who handle grievances or are asked to investigate complaints at work. Learn to run a fair grievance procedure, plan an investigation, interview complainants, witnesses and respondents, collect and weigh evidence, reach findings on the balance of probabilities and write a clear, neutral report. It teaches principles and common international practice; employment law differs by country, so always check local law and policy.

Taught by iCompetent

Modules
7
Lessons
35
Duration
7h 18m
Level
Intermediate
Quizzes
7 graded

Course content

7 modules · 35 lessons · 7h 18m

What workplace investigations and grievance procedures are for, the words used in them, the principles of fairness behind every step, the legal and policy frame, and who does what.

  • Why Workplace Investigations Matter
    Preview
    12 min
  • The Vocabulary of Grievances and Investigations12 min
  • The Principles of a Fair Process13 min
  • The Legal and Policy Frame12 min
  • Roles in a Grievance or Investigation12 min
  • Foundations — quiz6 questions · pass 70%

Topics covered

Workplace Investigations
Grievance Procedures
Investigation Interviews
Evidence and Findings
Investigation Reports
Employee Relations

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