Workplace Investigation Services in Melbourne

Types of Workplace Investigations We Conduct:

Our workplace investigation services include, but are not limited to:

Compliance Investigations:

Managing workplace incidents in accordance with legal requirements and industry standards is critical for any organisation. Our compliance investigation services help employers address workplace issues in alignment with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies.

Whether the matter involves workplace safety incidents, employee grievances, regulatory breaches, or code-of-conduct violations, our team conducts a thorough, impartial review of all relevant facts, documentation, and evidence. We assess each matter against legal and compliance obligations to ensure procedural fairness and defensibility.

We provide clear findings, practical recommendations, and risk-focused guidance designed to minimise exposure to non-compliance, regulatory action, and penalties. Beyond resolving the immediate issue, our compliance investigations help strengthen governance frameworks, improve internal processes, and reinforce a culture of accountability — reducing the likelihood of future incidents.

Misconduct and Harassment Investigations:

Allegations of misconduct or harassment can have serious legal, cultural, and reputational consequences if not managed appropriately. Our misconduct and harassment investigation services provide employers with an impartial, structured, and legally defensible process for addressing these sensitive matters.

We conduct thorough investigations involving confidential witness interviews, evidence collection, and detailed factual analysis, ensuring procedural fairness for all parties. Each investigation is approached with care, discretion, and independence to support fair decision-making and minimise legal risk.

We work closely with your organisation to ensure investigations are conducted in compliance with workplace laws, regulatory obligations, and internal policies. Our findings support clear, evidence-based outcomes that reinforce a safe, respectful, and inclusive work environment, while also identifying broader issues that may require policy, training, or cultural improvements.

Beyond resolving individual complaints, our investigations often highlight systemic risks, helping employers strengthen workplace practices and reduce the likelihood of similar issues arising in the future.

Defence of Disability Discrimination, Human Rights, Sexual Harassment, and Equal Opportunity Acts

At Hentys, we act for employers and duty holders in the defence of claims brought under discrimination, human rights, sexual harassment, and equal opportunity legislation. We understand that these matters can expose not only the business, but also directors, officers, and managers to personal liability.

Our extensive experience defending discrimination and harassment claims means we take a holistic and strategic approach to risk management and legal defence. In addition to responding to the primary complaint or proceedings, we proactively identify and manage related legal exposures that are often overlooked — including concurrent regulatory action, potential criminal proceedings, and liability arising under workers’ compensation schemes.

We work closely with you to protect your organisation and its decision-makers, providing clear advice, robust representation, and forward-looking strategies that minimise legal, financial, and reputational risk across all relevant jurisdictions.

Circumstance Investigation Reports:

Complex workplace allegations or injury-related incidents often require a more detailed and structured investigation to establish the facts, identify root causes, and assess legal exposure. Our circumstance investigation reports provide employers with an impartial, evidence-based analysis of these matters.

These investigations are conducted under Legal Professional Privilege, ensuring confidentiality and protecting sensitive information throughout the process. Our team undertakes a comprehensive review of all relevant material, including evidence, timelines, witness accounts, and surrounding contextual factors.

Each circumstance investigation report provides a clear, objective breakdown of findings to support informed decision-making and legal compliance. This level of analysis assists organisations in resolving disputes, managing regulatory risk, and responding confidently to ongoing or potential legal proceedings — while also identifying opportunities to strengthen policies, systems, and risk controls to prevent future incidents.

Drafting Investigative Instruments: 

A defensible workplace investigation depends on clear, consistent, and legally compliant communication at every stage of the process. Our services include drafting investigative instruments, such as interview scripts, formal correspondence to employees, letters outlining allegations, and termination or outcome letters, as required.

Each instrument is tailored to your organisation’s policies, procedures, and legal obligations, ensuring communications are precise, professional, and procedurally fair. By providing expertly drafted documentation, we help employers maintain consistency throughout the investigation and reduce the risk of miscommunication or procedural errors that could undermine findings or decisions.

Throughout this process, Hentys maintains strict confidentiality and Legal Professional Privilege, protecting both your business and its decision-makers. This ensures that advice, documentation, and investigative materials can be relied upon and defended in the event of an employee challenge, regulatory review, or legal proceedings arising from decisions made based on our guidance.

These investigations ensure that your business remains compliant and that any serious issues are addressed promptly and legally.