Our team provides independent workplace investigations for employers across Interior and Northern British Columbia, including Kamloops, Kelowna, and Prince George.
Our investigators are experienced employment and labour lawyers who conduct fair, impartial, and legally defensible investigations into workplace complaints.
If you are an employer dealing with a sensitive workplace issue, we help you respond appropriately, meet legal obligations, and move forward with confidence.
What Is a Workplace Investigation?
A workplace investigation is a structured and impartial process used to determine what happened in response to a workplace complaint.
It typically involves:
Interviewing the complainant, respondent, and witnesses
Reviewing documents and other evidence
Making findings of fact based on the evidence
Providing a clear, written report
In British Columbia, workplace investigations are often required where allegations involve:
Harassment or bullying
Sexual harassment or misconduct
Discrimination under human rights law
Workplace violence
Retaliation or reprisal
Employers have legal obligations under WorkSafeBC policies and the BC Human Rights Code to investigate certain complaints.
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What Employers Need to Know
You should consider an external investigator when:
- The complaint involves management or leadership
- The matter is high-risk or sensitive
- Neutrality is critical
- There is potential for legal claims
- Your workplace is small, rural, or lacks HR capacity
External investigations are a best practice that reduce risk and strengthen credibility.
- Independent & Neutral
- Lawyer-Led Investigations – grounded in employment and human rights law
- Defensible Reports – built for courts, arbitrations, and regulatory review
- Clear Outcomes – practical findings you can act on
Claims of:
- Bullying and harassment
- Sexual harassment or misconduct
- Human rights and discrimination
- Workplace violence
- Retaliation or policy breaches
- Complaints involving leadership
- SafeSport complaints
- Conflicts of Interest
- General sport complaints
Our process is simple and defensible:
- Define scope
- Plan investigation
- Conduct interviews
- Review evidence
- Deliver findings in report
- Offer legal advice and strategic guidance (optional)
A workplace investigation is a fair, structured process used to determine what happened after a complaint.
It typically involves:
- Interviews with involved parties
- Review of evidence
- Findings of fact
- A written report
In BC, investigations are often required for:
- Harassment or bullying
- Sexual misconduct
- Discrimination under the BC Human Rights Code
- Workplace violence or retaliation
Employers also have obligations under WorkSafeBC.
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