Author Archives: Glen Thomasen

Workplace Investigations and Psychosocial Risk: What HR Managers Need to Get Right in 2026

HR manager assessing workplace investigation and psychosocial risk in Australia

In this guide — jump to a section A Workplace Investigation Is Not the Same as a Psychosocial Risk Assessment The Investigation Process Itself Can Affect Psychosocial Risk 10 Investigation Mistakes That Can Increase Psychosocial Risk Procedural Fairness and Psychosocial Safety Are Not Opposing Concepts What Does Procedural Fairness Look Like in a Workplace Investigation? […]

Investigation Interview Preparation: How to Prepare for a Workplace Investigation Interview

Employee preparing documents for a workplace investigation interview

In this guide — jump to a section Investigation Interview Preparation: A Practical Guide for Employees, Witnesses and Respondents What Is a Workplace Investigation Interview? Why Investigation Interview Preparation Matters Step 1: Understand Why You Have Been Invited Step 2: Read the Allegations or Issues Carefully Step 3: Prepare a Timeline Step 4: Gather Relevant […]

Top 10 Questions About Workplace Investigations – Answered

workplace investigation FAQs guide for Australian employers

In this guide — jump to a section Why Workplace Investigations Matter More Than Ever 1. What is a Workplace Investigation? 2. When Should a Workplace Investigation Be Conducted? 3. Who Should Conduct the Investigation? 4. What Are the Key Steps in a Workplace Investigation? 5. What Standard of Proof Applies? 6. How Long Should […]

Managing Whistleblower Complaints Under the Public Interest Disclosure Act

Workplace whistleblower investigation under the Public Interest Disclosure Act in Australia

In this guide — jump to a section Understanding the Public Interest Disclosure Framework What Qualifies as a Public Interest Disclosure? Step 1: Immediate Risk Assessment Step 2: Preserving Confidentiality Step 3: Determining Investigation Independence Step 4: Establishing Clear Terms of Reference Step 5: Procedural Fairness Step 6: Evidence Gathering Step 7: Findings and Reporting […]

Anti-Bullying Orders and the Fair Work Commission: What Employers Need to Know

Illustration representing employer obligations under Fair Work bullying orders

In this guide — jump to a section Anti-Bullying Orders and the Fair Work Commission: What Employers Need to Know What Is a Fair Work Bullying Order? How the Fair Work Commission Defines Workplace Bullying What Is Not Workplace Bullying Who Can Apply for a Fair Work Bullying Order? What Powers Does the Fair Work […]

Notifiable Incidents Under the Victorian OHS Act: Employer Investigation Obligations

Notifiable incidents under the Victorian OHS Act showing employer investigation obligations after serious workplace incidents

In this guide — jump to a section What Is a Notifiable Incident in Victoria? What Types of Incidents Are Notifiable? Employer Obligations Following a Notifiable Incident Investigation Expectations Under Victorian OHS Laws Psychological Injury and Serious Incidents Independent Investigations After Notifiable Incidents Notifiable Incidents Under the Victorian OHS Act: Employer Investigation Obligations What Is […]

Workplace Investigation Melbourne: Victorian OHS Employer Obligations

Workplace investigation in Melbourne VIC showing employer obligations under Victorian OHS laws

In this guide — jump to a section When Melbourne Employers Must Conduct a Workplace Investigation WorkSafe Victoria Expectations for Workplace Investigations Independent Workplace Investigations in Melbourne Frequently Asked Questions: Workplace Investigations in Melbourne Preparing to appoint a workplace investigator in Melbourne Further guidance for HR Employers operating in Melbourne and across Victoria are governed […]