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May a union representative attend the harassment investigation interview?

We are preparing for an investigation interview regarding a workplace harassment complaint, and the complainant has requested to attend the interview accompanied by a union representative.
Until now, interviews have been conducted only between the investigator and the complainant, so this is the first time I have received a request to have a union official present.
Since the intention is that they find it difficult to talk alone due to psychological instability, I don't think there is any reason to prevent them from sitting together at all.
On the other hand, I am concerned that having a third party present during the investigation might influence the statement or leak the details to the outside.
If you allow sitting together
It is unclear whether union officials must literally just stay by the side, or if they are allowed to offer opinions or ask questions on behalf of the union in the middle.
Are there actually any companies that allow union officials or employees to accompany staff during investigation interviews?
If you allow it, I would like to know if you provide separate confidentiality notices before the meeting or if you also determine in advance the scope of intervention by the accompanying person.

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  • Unknown User2
    신고자가 불안해서 요청한거라면 무조건 막는 것도 부담스러울 것 같은데 조사내용이 외부로 퍼지는 부분은 확실히 걱정되네요;;
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    넛지EAP(관리자)
    Dain Co., Ltd.
    95 Answers1% Answer adoption rateSpecializes in Health Management, psychological counseling
    안녕하세요 넛지EAP입니다 ☺️ 
    동석인을 허용하는 기준을 운영한다면 신고자와 피신고자 모두에게 적용할 수 있는 공통 기준을 미리 정해두는 것이 좋습니다. 다만 모든 요청을 무조건 동일하게 허용해야 한다기보다는 동석 목적, 조사에 미치는 영향, 취업규칙이나 단체협약 등 회사 내부 기준을 함께 확인해 판단할 필요가 있습니다. 특히 회사가 동석을 허용한다면 누가 동석할 수 있는지와 함께 진술을 대신하거나 조사에 과도하게 개입하지 않는다는 역할 범위도 면담 전에 안내해두는 것을 권장드립니다.
  • Unknown User1
    동석 자체보다 동석인이 면담중에 어디까지 개입할 수 있는지를 미리 정하는게 중요할 것 같네요