Acas guide to conducting workplace investigations

Advice for employers on how to carry out a fair investigation at work.

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Conducting workplace investigations (PDF, 378 KB)

Conducting workplace investigations (Word version, 123 KB)

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This guide outlines the essential steps that employers must or should take when carrying out an investigation at work. This includes carrying out a disciplinary or grievance investigation.

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Published June 2019

Last reviewed