Investigation  An important principle established in the case law of unfair dismissal is that an employer should carry out a reasonable investigation
{"Image DocumentName": "CM Murray LLP: Specialists in Employment and Partnership Law", "Image ImageDescription": "Investigation. An important principle established in the case law of unfair dismissal is that an employer should carry out a reasonable investigation, and this is reflected in the ACAS Code. The extent of the investigation will depend on the circumstances. The investigation may involve investigatory meetings with the employee under investigation or it may simply involve the collation of other evidence. In any event, an investigation should take place prior to any disciplinary action. An investigatory meeting should not result in disciplinary action without a disciplinary hearing. If paid suspension is necessary during the investigation, this should be as brief as possible and kept under review. The employer should make clear that this is not in itself a form of disciplinary action. CM Murray LLP: Specialists in Employment and Partnership Law. CM Murray LLP: Specialists in Employment, Partnership and Business Immigration Law.", "Image XResolution": "37", "Image YResolution": "37", "Image ResolutionUnit": "Pixels/Centimeter", "Image Software": "SlidePlayer", "Image YCbCrPositioning": "Centered"}