Acas publish updated guidance on conducting workplace investigation

Acas have published an updated guide on Conducting Workplace Investigations, along with free investigations templates and letters.

Acas have published an updated guide on Conducting Workplace Investigations, along with free investigations templates and letters. Acas highlight that in potential disciplinary investigations, a flawed or incomplete investigation can undermine the disciplinary process and leave employers vulnerable to claims for unfair dismissal and that for a dismissal to be fair an employer must be able to show that they came to their decision as a result of a reasonable investigation, given all the circumstances. The guidance also confirms that investigations are just as important when a grievance has been raised.  Where the grievance is not upheld, the evidence collected during the investigation can be used to explain the reasons behind this and show an employee that their grievance was taken seriously.

Content Note

The aim is to provide summary information and comment on the subject areas covered. In particular, where employment tribunal and appellate court cases are reported, the information does not set out full details of all the facts, the legal arguments presented by the parties and the judgments made in every aspect of the case. Click on the links provided to access full details. If no link is provided contact us for further information. Employment law is subject to constant change either by statute or by interpretation by the courts. While every care has been taken in compiling this information, SM&B cannot be held responsible for any errors or omissions. Specialist legal advice must be taken on any legal issues that may arise before embarking upon any formal course of action.

Read more

Latest News

Read More

How to effectively manage multigenerational workforces

11 July 2025

Newsletter

Receive the latest HR news and strategic content

Please note, as per the GDPR Legislation, we need to ensure you are ‘Opted In’ to receive updates from ‘theHRDIRECTOR’. We will NEVER sell, rent, share or give away your data to third parties. We only use it to send information about our products and updates within the HR space To see our Privacy Policy – click here

Latest HR Jobs

Durham University – Human Resources Salary: Competitive This provides summary information and comment on the subject areas covered. Where employment tribunal and appellate court cases

Sheffield Hallam University – Directorate of Human Resources and Organisational Development Salary: £39,355 to £44,128 per annum This provides summary information and comment on the

University of Cambridge – Human Resources DivisionSalary: £41,671 to £55,755 per annum This provides summary information and comment on the subject areas covered. Where employment

University of Oxford – Harris Manchester CollegeSalary: £28,889 to £33,453 (FTE equivalent: £48,149–£55,755), inc. Oxford University weighting of £900 (FTE equivalent: £1,500) This provides summary

Read the latest digital issue of theHRDIRECTOR for FREE

Read the latest digital issue of theHRDIRECTOR for FREE