Lutfi Law
Independent investigations

Facts found fairly,
reported clearly.

Neutral, trauma-informed investigations of workplace, commercial and sport complaints, with a clear, impartial written report.

HarassmentDiscriminationMisconductSafe sportEnglish · Arabic

What we investigate

For employers

Workplace investigations

Ontario's Occupational Health and Safety Act requires employers to investigate workplace harassment complaints in a way that suits the circumstances. An outside investigator helps the process stay impartial and credible.

  • Harassment, sexual harassment and discrimination complaints
  • Misconduct and policy breaches
  • Findings of fact against your policies and the law
For sport bodies

Sport investigations

Independent handling of safe-sport and conduct complaints for federations, clubs and leagues, with care for athletes, coaches and everyone involved.

  • Maltreatment, harassment and code-of-conduct complaints
  • Trauma-informed interviews
  • Worldwide, in English or Arabic
Process

How an investigation runs

1

Intake and conflict check

Scope and mandate agreed in writing.

2

Investigation procedure

Allegations, witnesses and documents mapped.

3

Interviews

Each person heard; the respondent can answer every allegation.

4

Evidence review

Findings on the balance of probabilities.

5

Written report

Clear, impartial findings based on the evidence.

Investigations

Questions about investigations

Still unsure? Our assistant can answer general questions any time, in English or Arabic.

Ask our assistant
Do Ontario employers have to investigate harassment complaints?

Yes. Under the Occupational Health and Safety Act, employers must ensure an investigation appropriate in the circumstances is conducted into incidents and complaints of workplace harassment.

Why use an outside investigator?

An external, neutral investigator helps the process stay impartial and credible, especially when senior people are involved.

Can interviews be conducted in Arabic?

Yes. Interviews can be conducted in English, Arabic or both.

Do you investigate sport complaints?

Yes. We handle safe-sport, maltreatment and code-of-conduct complaints for federations, clubs and leagues.

Need an independent investigator?

Share the parties' names for a conflict check. All details are kept confidential.