Thursday, 24 September 2026
09:30 - 16:00
(
6 hours 30 mins )
Online
Workplace investigations can be challenging, particularly when dealing with conflicting accounts, sensitive allegations, and difficult judgment calls. This practical online event takes you through a realistic workplace investigation from first complaint to final outcome, giving you the opportunity to observe, analyse, and assess every stage of the process.
Led by Jack Balmer, Tughans and Julie Homes, Legal Island, you'll explore how investigations should be handled in line with the LRA Code of Practice and Northern Ireland employment law, while identifying common mistakes that can increase organisational risk.
A poorly handled workplace investigation can lead to employee relations issues, reputational damage, and increased legal risk. Yet many investigations involve complex situations where there is no straightforward answer.
Using a realistic case study, this event allows you to see how decisions are made in practice, observe interviews and evidence gathering as they happen, and critically assess the actions taken throughout the process. You'll gain both the legal framework and practical insight needed to navigate workplace investigations with greater confidence.
A unique feature of this event is its joint facilitation by an employment law specialist and an experienced HR practitioner, providing both legal and practical perspectives on workplace investigations.
This event is designed for anyone involved in:
Whether you are new to workplace investigations or have significant experience, this session will help you test your thinking, reflect on complex workplace situations, and take away practical approaches you can use in your organisation.
Secure your place today and gain practical insight into conducting fair, effective workplace investigations with confidence.
Jack is a director in the employment team at Tughans LLP and supports clients on all aspects of employment law.
Much of his work involves:
Restructuring, redundancy and TUPE processes.
Conduct and performance management.
Employee exits and pre-termination negotiations.
Post-termination restrictions and enforcement.
HR support, employment contracts and policies.
Workplace data privacy, including monitoring, background checks and subject access requests.
Jack regularly represents clients in the courts and tribunals, often in complex and high value claims. He has appeared in the tribunals, county courts and Court of Appeal.
Jack is qualified to practice in both Northern Ireland and England & Wales and has particular expertise advising UK-wide and multinational employers operating in Northern Ireland.
His recent experience includes:
Jack is a member of the Employment Lawyers Association and Employment Lawyers Group NI and regularly contributes to Legal Island.
Julie Holmes is an HR Professional who joined the Knowledge team at Legal Island in June 2022. Using her extensive experience in Human Resources and L&D to help organisations attain key strategic objectives, Julie enjoyed the challenges of working across a range of sectors. She is an Associate Member of the CIPD. In her spare time, Julie is an enthusiastic gardener and member of the Irish Garden Plant Society. She is also a fan of scary movies (the parts she sees from behind a cushion anyway!)
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