Search Policy and Procedure

What the resource helps with

This policy helps you decide when a workplace search may be justified and how it should be handled. It helps you consider the reason, proportionality and alternatives before searching an employee, their belongings or workplace property.

What's included

A policy and procedure covering when searches may be considered, what may be searched, alternatives, conducting and recording searches, employee refusal, evidence found, personal devices, confidentiality and related procedures.

When to Use the Resource

Use when a serious workplace concern may require a search of belongings, Company property or work areas and you need to decide whether the proposed action is reasonable and proportionate.