Workplace Investigations: Index of Chapters

This index links to articles by David Harris, a workplace investigator serving Calgary and Alberta employers. Each chapter explains a key part of conducting fair and defensible workplace investigations.

Duty to Investigate in the Workplace

Is Investigation Mandatory

When does Duty to Investigate Arise

Failure to Investigate May Add to the Damages

Common Law – Allegations of Just Cause Need Investigation

Examples of Situations Requiring a Workplace Investigation

Human Rights and the Need to Investigate

Investigation May Lead to Evidence for Dismissal Motion

Summary Chart: Alberta Human Rights Damage Awards

Occupational Health & Safety: Duty to Investigate

Canada Labour Code: Duty to Investigate

Federal Court: Procedural Fairness in Investigation

The Perils of Making a False Workplace Complaint

Unfair Investigation Leads to Successful Defamation Claim

Statutory Investigation: Procedural Fairness

Failure to Investigate: Damage Awards: Summary Chart

Workplace Investigations: Free Guide in Download Format

Conducting the Investigation: Rules of Fairness

Summary of Due Process Standards

Access to Employee’s Electronic Footprint

Suspension Pending Investigation: Guide

Issues in the Suspension: Legal Review

Suspension: Employer’s Guide

Are You Being Investigated: A Guide to Protect Yourself

Company Legal Counsel as the Investigator: Conflicted ?

Investigator Complicit with Police: Fairness: Hockey Canada Juniors’ Criminal Trial