Anonymity, Confidentiality & Reluctant Witnesses - Navigating Workplace Complaints

Introduction

A common problem encountered by HR professionals is information conveyed on an ‘informal basis’, or a complainant’s unwillingness to be named in an investigation process.

This virtual classroom seminar, tailored for UK HR professionals and employment lawyers, will address the complexities of handling workplace complaints when anonymity and confidentiality are a complicated feature.

What You Will Learn

This live and interactive course will cover the following:

• Understand the difference between confidentiality and anonymity?
• In what circumstances is anonymity acceptable?
• If anonymity is required, how can the substance of that anonymous concern be looked at fairly?
• The scope of confidentiality required to preserve the integrity of an internal process
• Can serious matters ever be raised ‘informally’ or off-the-record?
• Recent high-profile examples and case law
• Employer duties: what obligations does an employer owe to the complainant(s), those potentially affected, and the subject of any concern
• Common pitfalls: exploring common mistakes that can compromise an internal process and employee trust
• Practical guidance: advice and strategies to effectively manage internal processes

Recording of live sessions: Soon after the Learn Live session has taken place you will be able to go back and access the recording - should you wish to revisit the material discussed.