Workplace Discrimination Investigations
Fair Treatment, Properly Investigated
Discrimination complaints can be some of the most sensitive matters Karapiti handles - they often go to the heart of how someone has been treated because of who they are. Karapiti provides an independent, evidence-based investigation to establish what actually happened, without assumptions on either side.
Our Approach
Careful review of the complaint and relevant employment history
Respectful interviews with everyone involved
Balanced, evidence-based findings
Clear reporting to support a fair decision
An external investigator brings the impartiality these matters need - particularly where the people involved work closely together, or where the outcome could affect someone's ongoing employment.
Senior Experience, Without the Big-Firm Overheads
Because Karapiti operates independently, without the corporate overheads of a large law firm, businesses get direct access to senior-level investigative experience at significantly lower rates. This ensures Karapiti is more financially accessible to SMEs wishing to engage an external investigator.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Discrimination happens when someone is treated unfairly at work because of a personal characteristic, rather than their ability to do the job. It can affect hiring, day-to-day treatment, promotion, or how someone's employment ends.
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Not every concern needs a full investigation, but employers are expected to take complaints seriously and look into them properly. An independent review helps establish whether unfair treatment actually occurred.
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Discrimination complaints often involve a power imbalance, or long-standing working relationships. An external investigator can look at the facts without any of that history getting in the way.
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A clear, evidence-based report setting out what was found. The employer decides what happens next - Karapiti's role is to establish the facts, not make that call.
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Yes, Steve investigates for businesses across New Zealand.