Real HR Case Study: Time Theft and Falsified Timesheets – A Practical Guide for Managers and HR Professionals on Investigating Attendance and Conduct ... ... Professionals – The Sam Whitfield Series)

by Sam Whitfield

This practical, first-person HR case study explores a realistic UK workplace investigation into time theft and falsified timesheets at a mid-sized logistics company. Written from the perspective of an experienced Employee Relations Adviser, this case study demonstrates evidence collection, witness interviews, challenges, decision-making, and outcome communication.

Readers will learn how

Conduct impartial and legally compliant investigations

Apply the balance of probabilities standard in disciplinary cases

Cross-reference timesheets, payroll, and access logs

Handle challenges like conflicting accounts and incomplete evidence

Communicate outcomes and implement retraining or monitoring

Apply UK employment law, including the Equality Act 2010 and ACAS Code of Practice

Perfect for HR professionals, managers, and students, this case study provides actionable lessons and insights into realistic investigative processes, helping organisations maintain compliance, fairness, and operational integrity.

35 pages, Kindle Edition

Published March 10, 2026