A Yacht Club experienced cash losses in its gaming which led Management to conduct an internal investigation.  As a result of initial inquiries, Barringtons determined the deficiencies were the result of staff theft and although a number of integrity tests were conducted, the perpetrator/s could not be immediately established. Management instructed Barringtons to conduct a covert operation involving the use of electronic video surveillance.  An authority under the Workplace Surveillance ...

Following instructions from the President of a licenced club in Sydney, Barringtons interviewed and obtained signed statements from two key staff which provided a chronological outline of actions carried out by the General Manager while she was carrying out duties for the Club. The evidence Barringtons gathered indicated that the GM had committed a fraud offence, and whilst the matter was reported to Police and the evidence provided – no criminal action was instigated due to ...

Dr Carlo Caponecchia, bullying expert, has shared his opinion of the recent Worksafe ACT case where the actions of the Canberra Institute of Technology (CIT) regarding claims of workplace bullying by several staff were investigated. “These claims were in the form of internal incident reports, compensation claims with supporting medical evidence, and complaints to the regulator. The claims were of a serious nature, and involved senior staff. What was special about this investigation, ...