Workplace Investigation Services

Handling severe allegations requires absolute impartiality and legal precision. Our expert corporate investigators manage complex disciplinary, grievance, and whistleblowing investigations for employers. We deliver thorough, independent fact-finding services that protect your business from future tribunal risks.

Managing Inquiries and Undertaking Employee Investigations

Conducting an investigation internally is not without its challenges. They can be time-consuming, and you may not have the right, independent person to manage the process effectively.

Selecting a suitable investigator is critical in ensuring that the findings are not only robust, but that they identify any potential sources of liability and reduce the risk of any future claims against you.

Investigations can also promote positive staff relations, demonstrating to employees that their complaints are being taken seriously by management.

We can also assist in investigating problems with staff absenteeism. By working closely with dedicated HR Medical Specialists, we can help to understand whether an employee with poor attendance has a legitimate medical issue, and how you can effectively manage the situation.

Loch can also step in to review the results of an inquiry conducted by another party, such as in a court or Tribunal setting. Every investigation is different, and we can provide a bespoke solution based on the unique needs of your business.

How Loch can help

Getting an investigation wrong can have significant repercussions if a claim is brought against you later on. Loch can carry out an investigation on your behalf, where our impartial experts will be able to plan and conduct the process thoroughly before reviewing all of the evidence available from witnesses, documents, internal emails, and more.

Alternatively, we can help you identify and appoint the most appropriate member of staff to carry out the procedure, and offer guidance as to what needs to be done – who to speak to, what questions to ask, and other detailed direction to facilitate a smooth and efficient investigation.

Investigations are often fact-finding exercises in the first instance, seeking to establish definitively whether allegations are accurate and the exact nature of events. This process must be carried out with systematic rigour and the results analysed properly to arrive at a full understanding of the situation – and therefore the best course of action needed in response.

Using Loch to support your investigation will ensure you minimise the impact of an investigation on your business, whilst ensuring a fair and accurate outcome.

Testimonials

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I am highly appreciative of the advice and work I received from Loch.

They assisted me with drafting complex supplier contracts and templates for my business and I cannot praise them enough. The work was thorough and their attention to detail showed they had taken time to really understand what was needed, suggesting ways to adapt them as necessary for our business.

All communications, including from the support team were clear and timely. It was interesting to hear they offer a retainer service, which means Loch can effectively work as the Company’s in-house counsel too, which is a useful service for a business of our size.

Thank you again!

Simon Adby, Nice Work

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Your approach is one of collaboration, taking your time to understand the issues, and our position, and then working proactively with us in a practical manner.

FD, Architecture Firm

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Pam and her team are always on hand to expertly advise us on any employment law issues we have. The speed of their service levels combined with high-quality advice always exceeds our expectations and as a result, we have been a satisfied client of the firm for over 7 years. I would not hesitate to recommend Loch to any business.

Operations Director, Professional Services

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We recently implemented a new HR software solution with Loch, and have to say the level of service and training was excellent. The software itself has made many of the HR related challenges much easier to manage, and the assistance with the set-up, implementation and training has been first class. If you’re looking for an affordable HR software solution, I would certainly recommend Loch very highly indeed.

Nick Huxted, Gooey Digital