Investigation Report Form
Investigation Report Form
Investigation Report Form
This template report format is for guidance purposes only and may be changed to reflect the
individual circumstances/needs of a case.
Department:
Allegation/Issue
Type of Investigation e.g.
Disciplinary/Grievance etc
Name/Post of employee(s)
subject to investigation
Name of complainant
(if appropriate)
Investigator (s)
HR Support Link
Background
This may cover:
How did the issue come to light?
Have any other actions been taken prior to the investigation?
Investigation Process
This may cover:
A brief description of method(s) used to gather information
A record of what interviews/statements were undertaken and documents
reviewed
Witnesses
List of witnesses interviewed
Findings
This should cover:
A summary of findings and observations for each specific allegation/issue of
concern investigated, cross-referencing any documentation where needed
Conclusions
This may cover:
For each concern/allegation investigated an overall opinion based ‘on the
balance of probabilities’ on whether there is evidence to support allegations
made
Recommendations on whether further actions under the relevant employment
procedure should be taken
Appendices
These should be attached and may include witness statements, investigatory
interview notes, chronology of events etc.