Fair and Unbiased
Workplace Investigations
Canadian companies have been fined up to $800k for failing to appropriately respond to workplace complaints.
We offer investigations for:
Occupational Health & Safety Incidents and Accidents
Bullying, Harassment, or Discrimination Allegations
Employee Misconduct Allegations
Good Faith in Termination Obligations
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An investment in a third party investigation costs a fraction of the fines you’ll incur if you’re fined for failure to investigate properly. Canadian courts have awarded plantiffs anywhere from $18, 000 to $800, 000 in damages, depending on the situation.
An investment in a proper investigation will help safeguard you against reputational and financial liability.
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Investigations need to be unbiased, thorough, and professional. While internal investigations have their place and may be a good first step in some cases, they often can’t provide the detail and impartiality needed to draw fair conclusions. Improper or incomplete investigations can erode workplace culture and credibility, resulting in legal action or a complaint to the Ministry of Labour. You can avoid additional scrutiny by taking proactive measures in advance.
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Investigations need to be professional, but they don’t have to be scary. Our team is trained in investigations and interviewing. They also bring years of experience in human resources, business administration, and management. This expertise creates a safe and welcoming environment that fosters trust, rather than feeling like an interrogation.
Employers have a duty to investigate when an allegation has been brought forward.
With legal duties increasing surrounding workplace harassment investigations, it is imperative for you to conduct legally sound investigations. Having a third-party investigator minimizes biases in the investigation process, allowing for a procedurally fair, confidential, and comprehensive investigation.
Evolv’s responsibility is to find the facts by applying interviewing skills and utilizing active listening and other best practice strategies. We prepare questions with thought, detecting deception through credibility assessments and statement analysis.
Evolv investigates not interrogates.
Upon completion of the workplace investigation, you will receive a comprehensive report which outlines our key findings
Don’t subject your company to unnecessary liability, risk, and cost. When you’re dealing with a workplace complaint, it’s critical that it’s handled properly. Having a clear investigation procedure that is fair and unbiased will help protect your interests. In some cases, an investigation is mandatory but, even when it’s not, it’s still best practice.
Trained by the Ontario Police College in advanced investigations and the HRPA in Workplace Investigations, the Evolv Consulting team is highly skilled in interviewing. What does that mean for you? A professional third party that knows how to establish a connection, ask the right questions, and uncover the facts.
If you want to maintain compliance with regulatory bodies, establish yourself as an equitable employer, and avoid costly legal fees and fines associated with unfair practices, hire Evolv Consulting to conduct your workplace investigations.