Workplace Investigation Allegations and Procedural Fairness- The importance of ensuring correct procedure when it comes to advising a person subject of a complaint what the actual allegations against them are. During the course of an investigation there comes a point where you must ensure that the person subject of a complaint is afforded procedural fairness. Failure to afford an employee Procedural Fairness can result in; Successful unfair dismissal action by terminated employees at the Fair Work Commission Orders for compensation against the employer Orders for reinstatement of the terminated employee Negative publicity and damage to brand image Negative impact on the business in general General rules of Procedural Fairness – the rights of the employee     The right to know the nature of the allegation/complaint against them in cases of behaviour issues The right to know is referenced in the Fair Work Act 2009 – s387 – Criteria for considering harshness...