A death in the workplace - Information for families: Guide

Last updated: 25 November 2024

This guide provides information and practical suggestions that may be helpful to you and others at a time when you are grieving and having to navigate legal and other processes associated with a work-related death. 

This guide does not have to be read all at once – use it as a resource to refer back to at times when you need it. This guide contains information about: 

  • the government agencies that may be involved 
  • what type of investigations are undertaken, when and by whom 
  • the legal processes and decisions 
  • some practical matters that will require managing 
  • organisations that can provide services and support.