Workplace Investigations Toronto
Are you facing workplace issues that require a thorough investigation?
Hudson Sinclair LLP is here to assist. As a leading workplace investigation firm, we specialize in conducting impartial and efficient investigations into a wide range of workplace matters, including harassment, discrimination, misconduct, whistleblower claims, theft, health and safety issues, and more.
Our experienced lawyers have considerable expertise in conducting workplace and institutional investigations in an efficient, sensitive and thorough manner.
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What is a Workplace Investigation?
A workplace investigation is an impartial process that examines
complaints and issues, ensuring compliance with workplace policies and applicable legislation (such as the Occupational Health and Safety Act (the “OHSA”) and the Canada Labour Code).
Investigations are essential for maintaining a safe and respectful work environment. Involving third-party investigators promotes objectivity and transparency, demonstrating an organization’s commitment to fair investigations and enhancing trust within the workplace.
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Why is Workplace Investigation Necessary?
Thorough workplace investigations help organizations mitigate legal liabilities and protect their reputation. Workplace investigations also play a crucial role in preventing workplace violence by identifying potential issues early, thereby fostering a positive workplace culture that supports employee well-being and productivity. Workplace investigations effectively address complaints. Further, depending on the location of the workplace such investigations may be required to ensure legal compliance with certain legislation, like the OHSA, the Human Rights Code, the Canada Labour Code, and the Canadian Human Rights Act, as applicable.
Common Types of Workplace Investigations
Common workplace investigations include
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Harassment
Allegations regarding inappropriate behaviour that creates a hostile or poisoned work environment.
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Bullying
Allegations regarding repeated mistreatment of employees, which can negatively impact morale and productivity.
Discrimination
Allegations regarding unfair treatment based on race, gender, age, or other protected grounds.
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Theft
Allegations to protect company assets and trust among employees.
Whistle Blower
Complaints
Reports of misconduct or illegal activities within the organization, ensuring that employees can safely disclose concerns without fear of retaliation.
Why Choose Hudson Sinclair LLP?
Hudson Sinclair LLP specializes in conducting impartial workplace investigations across public and private sector employers, ensuring efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and minimal disruption.
What Sets Us Apart?
Our team consists of experienced workplace investigation lawyers and skilled third-party investigators, bringing a unique combination of legal and investigative expertise to each case. We prioritize professionalism, integrity, and client confidentiality, leading to high client satisfaction.
Timely Investigations
Prompt investigations are essential for addressing complaints and preventing escalation. Professional investigators bring expertise and best practices to ensure efficient processes.
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Our Approach to Workplace Investigations
We prioritize statutory compliance and adherence to workplace policies and applicable legislation to ensure fair and thorough examinations of complaints. Our process starts with an initial assessment to determine the scope of the investigation, followed by interviews with involved parties, as well as other evidence collection. Throughout this process, we maintain transparency, confidentiality, and impartiality to provide due process and safeguard everyone’s rights.
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Minimizing Workplace Disruption
We help provide strategic planning advice to reduce workplace disruption during investigations. Key strategies include implementing temporary solutions, providing open communication and working expeditiously to ensure due process in a timely manner.
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Advantages of Hiring an External Workplace Investigator
Hiring a professional workplace investigator offers several advantages, including expertise in employment law, impartial decision making, legal protection and effective risk management. Engaging impartial third-party investigators ensures objective investigations that uphold fairness and which are free from internal biases.
Professional investigations safeguard organizations by ensuring compliance with all applicable legislation including the OHSA, the Human Rights Code, the Canada Labour Code and/or the Canadian Human Rights Act (as applicable).
Hiring Hudson Sinclair LLP as a professional third-party workplace investigator ensures impartiality and objectivity. Our reports are fact based and will include legal analysis based on the applicable legislation, policies and case law. As a leader in the field of workplace investigations, Hudson Sinclair LLP, is a reputable choice to act as an independent third-party.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of workplace investigations does Hudson Sinclair LLP handle?
We specialize in impartial investigations in both public and private sector employers, relating to workplace issues, including harassment, bullying, discrimination, misconduct, and whistle-blower complaints.
This determination is dependent on a variety of factors. If you are unsure, feel free to reach out and we can assist with determining what your company requires.
We follow our own best practices, based on our many years of experience conducting investigations, as well as policy and legislative standards to ensure due process and fair treatment of all parties. transparency and integrity to ensure unbiased examination of evidence
Our extensive experience, personalized approach, and commitment to discrete, efficient, cost-effective services make us stand out.
While our offices are in Toronto and Oakville, we offer services throughout Canada. Using technology, we are able to provide investigation services across Canada, and also offer in-person investigation services.
We conduct investigations in a timely manner while offering flexible scheduling options to accommodate workplace needs.
You can reach us through our website or by phone. Our team is ready to discuss your specific needs and provide a tailored solution. For fastest service please email info@hudsonsinclair.com.