Petition · Department for Work and Pensions

Mandate recorded and signed transcripts for all formal workplace investigations.

Open for signatures 32 signatures

What the petition asks

Unverified minutes can cause unfair dismissals & disputes. Mandating audio recordings, free automated smartphone transcripts, & signed confirmation from all attendees would help protect workers, remove cost barriers, and ensure absolute clarity.
We call on the Government to legislate for formal work investigations to be audio-recorded, transcribed, and signed by all participants. Unverified, one-sided minutes can cause severe confusion, disputes, and unfair dismissals. Mandating audio recordings, free smartphone transcripts, and mutual sign-offs would help ensure transparency and protect workers. This tech would help to remove financial barriers for small businesses and save thousands in avoided tribunal fees.

Timeline

8 Jul 2026 Petition opened for signatures

Key facts

Signatures 32
Status Open for signatures
Department Department for Work and Pensions
Opened 8 Jul 2026

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 26 Jul 2026.