This should be read in conjunction with our services relating to ISO 37008 Internal Investigations.

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Particularly in a post-pandemic world, and in the light of increasing national, international and global legislation, liability, regulation and compliance, the need for independent experience and expertise in all aspects of employee/workplace investigations and employee vetting could not be more important.

 

Are you familiar with and able to understand, consider and deal with any or all of the following “minefield” issues?

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• Criminal, regulatory, financial and reputational risk and consequences.

• Fitness to work.

• Employee monitoring and legal implications.

• Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG), including diversity, inclusion and equality.

• Right-to-work checks/clarifications and legal updates.

• Fraud and criminal activity.

• Harassment and bullying.

• Grievances.

• Whistleblowing.

• Complaints.

• Confidentiality.

• Legal and other privilege.

• Legal representation.

• Employment law.

• GDPR/data protection law.

• Human Rights Law (EU and Council of Europe).

• “Statutory defences”.

• Data Protection Commission.

• Information Commissioner’s Office.

• Training.

• Workplace Relations Commission and ACAS Guides.

• Strict liability corporate offences and “failure to prevent fraud” liability.

 

Consider:

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• Are employees and job candidates lying to you?

• Is your employee really sick and unfit to work?

• Is the employee making a personal injury claim?

• Have you carried out full and proper due diligence on prospective employees?

• Is the job candidate who they say they are?

• What does a job candidate’s CV or Resume NOT tell you?

• Have you checked their past and current social media profile?

• Are you aware of possible unconscious bias towards job candidates and employees?

• Do not be unduly influenced by the HR Department!

• Are you seeking Truth? Justice? Or Resolution?

 

Spotlight Investigations can advise, provide consultancy services, represent, or conduct entirely ALL aspects of Employee/Workplace Investigations and Employee Vetting using industry-leading investigators. 

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Spotlight Investigations' Internal Investigations service is headed by Martin Ryan, our In-House Solicitor who is the Head of Regulation & Compliance and Serious Fraud Investigations and is our Data Protection Officer.