Fact-Finding and Investigation

Fact-finding or investigation arises when an individual makes a complaint about the conduct of another person within a workplace.  Complaints may allege harassment, bullying, discrimination, or unethical conduct which contravenes organizational policies (such as Codes of Conduct and Human Rights policies) and/or provincial or federal legislation (most notably, Human Rights legislation and Occupational Health and Safety legislation).

The investigator is given a mandate that may include one or more of the following: fact-finding (making findings of fact and, as required, credibility); making findings as to whether a breach of policy and/or law occurred; making recommendations as to systemic remedies; and making recommendations as to actions to be taken relevant to the person complained against. 

The investigator must be independent and well versed in the procedural and legal issues that accompany the mandate.  The investigator prepares an investigative plan, interviews  parties and witnesses, obtains documentary evidence, assesses the evidence, make findings using the relevant standard of proof, and prepares a Report for the client.

When conducting investigations, Leslie Macleod draws on more than three decades of professional experience. Her investigations are well planned and methodical, and her Reports are comprehensive.  She regularly handles cases that are complex and sensitive, and have significant personal and professional implications for the parties.  More challenging investigations have included retention of forensic experts in the areas of accounting and document examination. Her clients include public and broader public sector entities, not-for-profit and charitable organizations, and private sector businesses. 

975-A Elgin Street West, Suite 420

Cobourg, Ontario K9A 5J3

Tel: 416.489.4332

Fax: 905.342.9092

Email: leslie.h.macleod@gmail.com 

Leslie H. Macleod & Associates

Specialists in Conflict Resolution