Investigation

The role of the Investigator is to piece together information germane to the complaint through a process of search and analysis – relying on interviews, written submissions, relevant notes, statements, correspondence, diary entries and any other relevant information – and in line with the recognised, best-practice procedures, to ascertain, on a balance of probability, whether the allegations are founded.

Since 2004, Margaret, through Working Solutions, has both conducted and chaired formal, independent investigations into allegations of bullying and harassment and sexual harassment in the private, semi-state and public sectors. She has extensive experience in investigating complex, multi-issue complaints by and against personnel at all organisational levels, including senior management, CEO and Principal Officer level.

Her investigation reports clearly lay out the respective cases of the Complainant and the Respondent(s), the logic and rationale underpinning each assessment in the case and clearly substantiated findings in a cogent and balanced conclusion.