
Understanding Evidence
An effective investigation gathers sufficient evidence to prove or disprove the material facts leading to a conclusion as to whether or not workplace harassment occurred.
An effective investigation gathers sufficient evidence to prove or disprove the material facts leading to a conclusion as to whether or not workplace harassment occurred.
Does the complaint, on the face of it, meet the definition of harassment? In other words, if proven, would the allegation or situation amount to
The person or person(s) selected to do the investigation should be objective. They should not be the alleged source of harassment and should not be
Direct Leading directly to the fact in issue. Direct evidence includes: Statements by the parties and witnesses who were present. “Eye witnesses” or persons who
Only material facts need to be established. To understand what facts are material, we need to know the definition of workplace harassment. In most jurisdictions,
Evidence Is information that is admissible proof of the facts in issue. It is usually something that can be perceived by the senses. It can
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