
Confidential Investigation Report
This template report format is for guidance purposes only and may be changed to reflect the
individual circumstances/needs of a case.
Type of Investigation e.g.
Disciplinary/Grievance etc
Name/Post of employee(s)
subject to investigation
Name of complainant
(if appropriate)
This may cover:
• How did the issue come to light?
• Have any other actions been taken prior to the investigation?
Remit Of The Investigation
This may cover:
• What specific allegations/concerns (by bullet points) were investigated?
This may cover:
• A brief description of method(s) used to gather information
• A record of what interviews/statements were undertaken and documents
reviewed
• List of witnesses interviewed
This should cover:
• A summary of findings and observations for each specific allegation/issue of
concern investigated, cross-referencing any documentation where needed
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