Workplace Investigations: top tips for employers
16 April 2025| 
Seamus advises employers on all aspects of the employment relationship. He is passionate about the power of communication and always adopts a pragmatic, reasonable and value-driven approach.
He has been recognised in Best Lawyers in Australia in the Labour and Employment Law category since 2016, and as a Recommended Employment Lawyer in the Doyles Guide 2024.
Thea is a highly accomplished employment and workplace relations lawyer, who specialises in advising on all aspects of employment law and workplace relations. She regularly advises clients on complex workplace investigations, including matters relating to bullying, discrimination, sexual harassment, child protection, and whistle blower.
Thea also presents at seminars on current employment law issues.
Welcome to our Workplace Investigations podcast sharing with you with what we think—given our combined years of experience—are the most common issues that arise in managing these type of investigations.
Our conversation focuses on:
- The importance of procedural fairness in investigations and why it matters.
- Common mistakes made during the investigation process.
- Strategies for effectively managing a respondent who may be unfit or unwilling to participate in an investigation.
- Best practice tips for conducting a thorough and effective workplace investigation.
To listen to the podcast, you can click on this link to redirect to Sparke Helmore's podcast page on our website, or listen on Podbean through The Sparke Cast host page.
If there are issues you’d like us to explore in future Workplace Investigations podcasts or in an upcoming article, we’d love to hear from you.
