Our team provides specialist services to clients conducting workplace misconduct investigations. Our aim is to protect the organisation’s interests and maintain a responsible, healthy and productive working environment.
We are experienced in dealing with the various issues that arise in the context of internal workplace investigations. These include the importance and challenges associated with the investigator’s role, selecting the person responsible for the investigation and ensuring independence. We also assist with defining the scope and terms of reference, as well as matters relating to legal privilege, disclosure of information, cybersecurity and data protection.
In many jurisdictions, including Portugal, regulatory issues arise, such as due diligence obligations and ESG reporting. These make workplace culture and environment critical factors that must be consciously managed as a risk dimension.
At PLMJ, we carry out rigorous investigations into legitimate reports received from employees, suppliers and other stakeholders through the whistleblowing channel or any other means. Our investigations enable our clients to create action plans to ensure compliance with the necessary standards and best practices, helping them address internal threats and avoid or manage external interventions and investigations effectively.