Workplace InvestigationsPrint
An increasing number of employers are engaging preventive measures to avoid possible litigation. This includes in-depth investigations into complaints followed by proactive actions to resolve workplace conflicts and minimize liability exposure.
Our attorneys have conducted over 60 independent workplace investigations, including allegations of: racial discrimination in promotional and termination practices in a predominantly white organization; racial discrimination in administering employee discipline for attendance violations; gender and racial discrimination regarding general working conditions and job duties; religious and gender harassment for ordering female employees to remove head coverings; racial, gender, religious, and/or sexual orientation harassment for the use of derogatory remarks in the workplace; same-sex sexual harassment between senior level administrators; computer misuse by independent contractor accessing internet pornography; and mishandling of internal sexual harassment investigation conducted by supervisor.
Our vast litigation experience with employment claims gives us a unique insight when conducting workplace investigations. We are able to conduct independent and unintrusive investigations into internal employee complaints, third party complaints, and lawsuits alleging employee or employer misconduct. We perform fact-finding investigations and make objective written findings and recommendations to employers.
Our assistance does not end at the conclusion of the investigation. We also work with the employer to implement recommendations noted during the investigation. After reaching a conclusion and offering recommendations, we can assess client exposure, if any, through on-going advice and counseling with the goal of minimizing any future claims. In so doing, we develop close working relationships with those employers who retain our services. We have experience counseling employers on a wide range of employment-related issues including minimizing the risks of terminations and ensuring compliance with federal and state employment statutes. Our firm can draft employment applications, employee handbooks, employment agreements and other policies designed to avoid litigation. We may assist in designing accommodations for employees without compromising a client's legitimate business needs.
Our attorneys have conducted over 60 independent workplace investigations, including allegations of: racial discrimination in promotional and termination practices in a predominantly white organization; racial discrimination in administering employee discipline for attendance violations; gender and racial discrimination regarding general working conditions and job duties; religious and gender harassment for ordering female employees to remove head coverings; racial, gender, religious, and/or sexual orientation harassment for the use of derogatory remarks in the workplace; same-sex sexual harassment between senior level administrators; computer misuse by independent contractor accessing internet pornography; and mishandling of internal sexual harassment investigation conducted by supervisor.
Our vast litigation experience with employment claims gives us a unique insight when conducting workplace investigations. We are able to conduct independent and unintrusive investigations into internal employee complaints, third party complaints, and lawsuits alleging employee or employer misconduct. We perform fact-finding investigations and make objective written findings and recommendations to employers.
Our assistance does not end at the conclusion of the investigation. We also work with the employer to implement recommendations noted during the investigation. After reaching a conclusion and offering recommendations, we can assess client exposure, if any, through on-going advice and counseling with the goal of minimizing any future claims. In so doing, we develop close working relationships with those employers who retain our services. We have experience counseling employers on a wide range of employment-related issues including minimizing the risks of terminations and ensuring compliance with federal and state employment statutes. Our firm can draft employment applications, employee handbooks, employment agreements and other policies designed to avoid litigation. We may assist in designing accommodations for employees without compromising a client's legitimate business needs.