Employee Relations Investigation Checklist (HR)

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Initial Complaint & Documentation

1 of 10

Gather initial information and properly document the complaint.

Date of Complaint Received

Complainant's Written Statement (If Available)

Complaint Type

Complainant's Name

Complainant's Job Title

Alleged Violator's Name (If Known)

Brief Summary of Complaint (HR Use)

Complaint Review & Assessment

2 of 10

Evaluate the seriousness and potential validity of the complaint.

Severity Level

Potential Legal Risk

Summary of Complaint

Number of Individuals Affected

Date Complaint Received

Preliminary Assessment of Credibility

Witness Identification & Interviews

3 of 10

Identify and interview relevant witnesses.

Witness Full Name

Witness Contact Information (Phone, Email)

Witness Relationship to Involved Parties

Summary of Witness's Account

Interview Date

Interview Time

Witness Signature

Respondent Interview

4 of 10

Interview the individual against whom the complaint was filed.

Respondent's Account of Events

Date of Interview

Time of Interview

Interview Location

Respondent Signature (Acknowledgement)

Does the Respondent deny, admit, or partially admit to the allegations?

Respondent's Explanation for Discrepancies (if any)

Evidence Gathering & Analysis

5 of 10

Collect and analyze all relevant documents, emails, and other evidence.

Relevant Emails

Summary of Witness Statements

Supporting Documents (e.g., Performance Reviews)

Number of Supporting Documents

Description of Physical Evidence (if applicable)

Type of Evidence Analyzed

Legal Review (If Necessary)

6 of 10

Consult with legal counsel to ensure compliance and appropriate handling.

Nature of Legal Concern

Brief Summary of Legal Issue

Attorney Involvement Required?

Date of Legal Consultation

Relevant Legal Documents (if applicable)

Attorney's Recommendations/Guidance

Findings & Conclusions

7 of 10

Formulate a determination based on the evidence gathered.

Summary of Findings

Conclusion (Based on Evidence)

Severity Level (1-5, 1=Low, 5=High)

Date of Conclusion

Investigator's Signature

Rationale for Conclusion (Explain reasoning)

Corrective Action (If Necessary)

8 of 10

Implement appropriate disciplinary actions or remedial measures.

Disciplinary Action Type

Length of Suspension (Days)

Details of Corrective Action

Effective Date of Action

Employee Acknowledgement

Action Outcome

Documentation & Record Keeping

9 of 10

Maintain comprehensive records of the entire investigation process.

Date of Investigation Start

Date of Investigation End

Summary of Complaint Received

Detailed Description of Investigation Findings

Supporting Documents (e.g., emails, memos)

Witness Interview Summaries (Indexed)

Investigator Signature

Number of Documents Reviewed

Follow-Up & Monitoring

10 of 10

Ensure corrective actions are effective and prevent recurrence.

Date of Follow-Up Meeting

Time of Follow-Up Meeting

Corrective Action Status

Number of Complaints Recurrence (since corrective action)

Notes on Effectiveness of Corrective Action

Employee Satisfaction with Resolution

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