Guidance Notes on Investigating Suspected Misconduct

These Guidance Notes Investigating Suspected Misconduct are designed to help employers investigate alleged employee misconduct fairly and properly.

They explain some of the key issues that can arise during a misconduct investigation, including the employee’s right to access information under the GDPR while the investigation is ongoing.

Investigating Employee Misconduct Fairly

Employers should carry out misconduct investigations in a fair and reasonable way before deciding whether disciplinary action is appropriate.

These guidance notes support that process by helping employers approach suspected misconduct in a structured and defensible manner.

GDPR and Information Access During a Misconduct Investigation

The notes also address how an employee’s GDPR information access rights may affect a misconduct investigation.

This is particularly useful where the employer needs to balance a fair investigation process with requests for access to relevant information.

Guidance Notes on Investigating Suspected Misconduct is part of Employment. Just £38.50 + VAT provides unlimited downloads from Employment for 1 year.