Workplace Investigations (Different Angles)

Join LexisNexis Middle East and the DIFC Academy for a focused, expert-led session on conducting workplace investigations from legal, HR, compliance, and operational perspectives. This 2-hour CLPD-certified course equips legal and HR professionals with practical, defensible, and regionally aligned approaches to handling sensitive workplace complaints, managing evidence, and navigating regulatory obligations across the UAE and DIFC. Designed for today’s fast-evolving employment landscape, the workshop provides actionable insights and real-world scenarios to strengthen your investigative skills and decision-making capabilities.

COURSE DETAILS

Date: 28 January 2026
Time: 10:00 AM to 12:00 Noon (GST)
Modality: Virtual Training (Zoom)
Accreditation: 2 CLPD Accredited Points

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Identify the legal, HR, and regulatory triggers that require initiating a workplace investigation
• Analyse different investigative approaches and determine the most effective method for various workplace scenarios
• Evaluate evidence, witness statements, and documentation to ensure fair, objective, and defensible findings
• Design a structured investigation plan aligned with organisational policies and regional compliance standards
  

SPEAKER

• Thenji Moyo, Partner at Gateley Middle East, is a recognised employment law expert advising organisations across the UAE, DIFC, and wider Middle East. She specialises in workplace disputes, cross-border employment matters, and internal investigations, and regularly speaks on evolving employment law and compliance best practices in the region.
• Dilini Loku, Senior Associate at Gateley Middle East, is a UK-qualified employment lawyer with extensive experience advising UAE and regional clients on restructures, executive terminations, HR compliance, and workplace disputes. She also supports organisations with employment contracts, policies, and risk management strategies, and regularly delivers training on key HR and employee relations topics.

TARGET AUDIENCE

This course is ideal for legal counsel, HR professionals, compliance officers, regulators, and workplace investigators who handle employee relations, regulatory compliance, or internal investigations within organisations operating in the UAE, DIFC, or the broader Middle East.

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