Misconduct Investigation Clause Samples

The Misconduct Investigation clause establishes the procedures and authority for investigating allegations of improper or unethical behavior within an organization or under a contract. Typically, this clause outlines who is responsible for conducting the investigation, the steps to be followed, and the rights of the parties involved, such as access to information or the opportunity to respond to allegations. Its core function is to ensure that any suspected misconduct is addressed in a fair, transparent, and systematic manner, thereby protecting the integrity of the organization and maintaining trust among stakeholders.
Misconduct Investigation. (a) A misconduct investigation will be carried out by one or more Investigation Officer(s) (IO) appointed by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor. The Deputy Vice-Chancellor will consult with the employee and with the Union about the name(s) of the IO prior to the appointment being confirmed. An Investigation Officer(s) may be appointed from within or external to the University. (b) As part of the investigation, the IO will communicate to the employee how the IO intends to carry out the investigation and will provide the employee with an opportunity to respond to any evidence considered by the IO to support the allegation(s). (c) The IO will provide the Deputy Vice-Chancellor with a report on the IO’s findings with respect to the facts of the matter only, including reasons and evidence supporting the findings, and any mitigating factors which the IO considers relevant. (d) The Deputy Vice-Chancellor will specify a reasonable timeframe within which the IO is required to conduct the investigation and provide the report to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor. (e) The employee will be provided with a copy of the IO’s report at the same time as the report is provided to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor and the employee will have a period of 5 working days in which a response to the IO’s report can be provided to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor. (f) Having considered the IO’s report, and any response from the employee, the Deputy Vice- Chancellor may then: (i) take no further action; or (ii) counsel the employee for inappropriate workplace behaviour; or (iii) take disciplinary action consistent with subclauses 28.1(b)(i)-(vi) above where the Deputy Vice-Chancellor is of the view that misconduct or serious misconduct has occurred; or (iv) recommend to the Vice-Chancellor that the employee’s employment should be terminated.
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Misconduct Investigation. (a) A misconduct investigation will be carried out by one or more Investigation Officer(s) (IO) appointed by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor. The Deputy Vice-Chancellor will consult with the employee and with the Union about the name(s) of the IO prior to the appointment being confirmed. An Investigation Officer(s) may be appointed from within or external to the University. (b) As part of the investigation, the IO will communicate to the employee how the IO intends to carry out the investigation and will provide the employee with an opportunity to respond to any evidence considered by the IO to support the allegation(s). (c) The IO will provide the Deputy Vice-Chancellor with a report on the IO’s findings with respect to the facts of the matter only, including reasons and evidence supporting the findings, and any mitigating factors which the IO considers relevant. (d) The Deputy Vice-Chancellor will specify a reasonable timeframe within which the IO is required to conduct the investigation and provide the report to the Deputy Vice- Chancellor. (e) The employee will be provided with a copy of the IO’s report at the same time as the report is provided to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor and the employee will have a period of 5 working days in which a response to the IO’s report can be provided to the Deputy Vice- Chancellor.
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Misconduct Investigation. The Deputy Vice-Chancellor will appoint an Investigation Officer (‘IO’) to undertake a misconduct investigation.
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Related to Misconduct Investigation

  • Complaints Investigation The employee who complains of harassment under the provisions of the Human Rights Code must first comply with the Employer’s harassment policy procedures before filing a grievance or human rights complaint.

  • Independent Investigation Subscriber, in making the decision to purchase the Units, has relied upon an independent investigation of the Company and has not relied upon any information or representations made by any third parties or upon any oral or written representations or assurances from the Company, its officers, directors or employees or any other representatives or agents of the Company, other than as set forth in this Agreement. Subscriber is familiar with the business, operations and financial condition of the Company and has had an opportunity to ask questions of, and receive answers from the Company’s officers and directors concerning the Company and the terms and conditions of the offering of the Units and has had full access to such other information concerning the Company as Subscriber has requested. Subscriber confirms that all documents that it has requested have been made available and that Subscriber has been supplied with all of the additional information concerning this investment which Subscriber has requested.

  • Geotechnical Investigation Perform in accordance with the City Design Manual and other City requirements as designated in writing by the Director.

  • Background Investigation The BOARD is prohibited from knowingly employing a person who has been convicted of committing or attempting to commit certain criminal offenses. If the required criminal background investigation is not completed at the time this Contract is signed, and the subsequent investigation report reveals that there has been a prohibited conviction, this Contract shall immediately become null and void.

  • Cooperation with Investigations You agree to cooperate with us in the investigation of unusual transactions, poor quality transmissions, and resolution of customer claims, including by providing, upon request and without further cost, any originals or copies of items deposited through the Service in your possession and your records relating to such items and transmissions.