Workplace Investigation Checklist

When Workplace Issues Arise, You Need to Handle Them Right—Not Just Fast.

Misconduct. Harassment. Policy violations.

No matter how small the concern may seem, a poorly handled investigation can create big risks—legal, reputational, and cultural.

That’s why this Workplace Investigation Checklist is a must-have tool for HR professionals, managers, and business owners. It walks you step-by-step through the investigation process—so you can respond quickly, stay compliant, and protect everyone involved.

Use this free checklist to:

  • ✅ Know what to document (and what to avoid).

  • ✅ Prepare legally sound questions and witness interviews.

  • ✅ Follow a consistent, fair process every time.

  • ✅ Handle sensitive issues with professionalism and neutrality.

  • ✅ Avoid retaliation claims, bias accusations, and procedural gaps.


What’s Inside

Pre-Investigation Planning
(Determine scope, legal implications, who investigates, and confidentiality measures)

Interview Preparation
(Drafting questions, selecting order of witnesses, note-taking tips)

During the Investigation
(Documentation, credibility assessments, policy alignment, managing emotions)

Post-Investigation Steps
(Conclusion, corrective action, closeout communications, records retention)

This checklist is based on real-world HR investigations and developed by professionals who’ve led hundreds of sensitive workplace cases.


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