The Investigation Process

Description

This workshop is recommended for people leaders and human resources or labour relations practitioners seeking a refresher on investigating misconduct in the workplace.

During this workshop, participants will learn when a duty to investigate is triggered and what best practices are needed to ensure the investigation is fair, impartial, and legally defensible.

WORKSHOP GOAL

Participants will leave with an understanding of the overall investigation process, including when to conduct a comprehensive, timely, and fair investigation involving employee misconduct.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

By the end of the workshop, participants will be able to:

• Describe the types of workplace incidents requiring investigations.
• Determine when an investigation needs to occur.
• Articulate the investigation process and the key legislation, case law, and labour relations principles as they apply to conducting investigations.
• Consider the role of privacy and confidentiality in an investigation
• Determine how to evaluate the evidence and assess credibility

Facilitator(s):

Sara Grujin has been Legal Counsel at PSEA since May 2025. Before joining PSEA, Sara was an Associate Labour Lawyer at Harris & Co LLP and served as a Labour Relations Lawyer at the Community Social Services Employers’ Association. In both roles, Sara effectively advised clients across various sectors on complex labour and human rights matters.

Her approach is client-focused and collaborative, yet she remains decisive and assertive when addressing high-stakes labour disputes. She prides herself on thorough analysis and creative problem-solving, striving to efficiently resolve conflicts while maintaining consistent labour relations.