Workplace Investigations
At MV Law, we have extensive knowledge and experience in advising on and conducting workplace investigations. In particular, we have specialist experience and knowledge in advising on and conducting investigations into suspected breaches of the APS Code of Conduct.
We provide advice and assistance to both employers and employees.
For employers, if a staff member is suspected of having engaged in misconduct, it is likely that you will need to investigate the allegations to determine if there is any substance to them. It is recommended that you seek professional advice and assistance, as there a number of common pitfalls in workplace investigations even where the matter seems relatively straightforward. The consequences of failing to properly conduct a workplace investigation can also be very serious, particularly if the findings of the investigation are relied on to take disciplinary action against the staff member.
We can help you by providing advice in relation to a workplace investigation that your business intends to conduct, by conducting workplace investigations on behalf of your business and by providing your people with training in how to conduct effective workplace investigations.
For employees, we can help you in responding to allegations of misconduct that are the subject of a workplace investigation, including alleged breaches of the APS Code of Conduct. Even if you are not under investigation, we can assist you in understanding your rights and obligations under the policies that apply in your workplace, including the APS Code of Conduct.
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If you’re instigating a workplace investigation or are facing an allegation of misconduct or other disciplinary matter, we have decades of experience in helping our clients successfully resolve matters quickly and efficiently.
We have decades of experience in advising APS employers and employees in relation to workplace investigations and alleged breaches of the APS Code of Conduct.
If you are an employee of the Australian Public Service, it is possible that you might become one of the hundreds of people who are investigated each year for a code of conduct breach. Failing to adhere to the code of conduct bound by your employment can result in serious legal action, so it’s important to understand your rights while operating under this contract.
The Code of Conduct (COC) for business is far-reaching; it does not just prescribe the way an APS employee has to behave when at work, but also more broadly ensures the employee upholds the reputation of the particular Agency, the APS and (while overseas) Australia.
If you are an Australian Public Servant, you need to be very careful when responding to official requests for information in connection with your employment. If you provide false information to others or respond in a way that is misleading, that may also be a breach of the Code of Conduct.
If you find yourself facing a Code of Conduct investigation, the reputable team at MV Law has helped many Australians defend their legal rights, and can guide you through the process every step of the way.
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