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Workplace bullying deconstructed

December 6, 2022 | By Heather Shields

As lawyers who conduct both workplace investigations and workplace assessments, we often hear from employees who have been the target of workplace bullying.

Trauma-informed approach to discrimination investigations

November 23, 2022 | By Dana J. Campbell-Stevens

In the world of workplace investigations, we often hear of adopting a trauma-informed approach in sexual harassment cases. We especially heard this during the #MeToo movement, and, indeed, it was necessary.

A workplace investigator’s thoughts and takeaways on a recent NBA investigation

October 11, 2022 | By Geoffrey Wong

If you’re a fan of the NBA (“the League”), as I am, you may have heard about two high profile stories that sprang up during the off-season. In the Western Conference, Robert Sarver, the owner of the Phoenix Suns , was suspended for one year and fined $10 million, following a large investigation into allegations of racism, misogyny, and bullying in the workplace (the details of which I will briefly get into later).

One-party workplace investigations: What to do when a party won’t participate

August 23, 2022 | By Liliane Gingras

An investigation usually involves a complainant and a respondent. The basic premise is that as workplace investigators, we hear what each party has to say, collect other relevant evidence, and then weigh the evidence to decide whether, on a balance of probabilities, the allegations are substantiated.

Adjudication skills that have served me well as an investigator

August 16, 2022

I have been an adjudicator for four different administrative tribunals over the course of more than 20 years. This experience has served me well since I have found that many adjudicative skills are transferable to investigations.

How deep should an investigator dig?

August 5, 2022 | By Bruce Best

In a recent blog post, I discussed a case where the Ontario Superior Court found an investigation to be inadequate and unfair because it was based on rumour, gossip, and hearsay, and ultimately resulted in the employer making an unjustified and costly decision to terminate an employee’s position.

The why and how of incorporating visual aids into investigation reports

June 14, 2022 | By Clara Matheson

A lot of work goes into producing an investigation report that is well-written and well-reasoned. But the finished product is more than just a set of words—it is also a visual experience for the reader. While visual elements such as white space and word font certainly enhance readability, in this blog post I focus on the communicative power of visual aids (images, tables, charts, etc.) and provide some best practices for including them in investigation reports.

Serious insight for serious situations.