To support accuracy, we suggest organisations keep a record of investigations as they occur over the year. It may be useful to utilise a table like the example provided below to ensure an accurate record of investigations is kept.

Record number

Outcome

Categories

Action taken

Job level

1

Serious misconduct found to have occurred

Bullying and/or other harassment

Dismissal (including on notice dismissal or summary dismissal)

Staff member

2

Misconduct found to have occurred

Failure to follow reasonable instructions or meet workplace expectations.

Warning (including verbal, written and final warnings)

Staff member

3

Serious misconduct found to have occurred

Fraud or corruption, Theft.

Dismissal (including on notice dismissal or summary dismissal)

Staff member