Workplace Investigations Service
We conduct workplace investigations including Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) investigations to help organizations effectively address workplace claims of retaliation, harassment, and discrimination. We provide an objective, third-party approach to our investigations, ensuring our clients get an honest assessment of the employee’s claims.
Our goal is to save organizations time and money while maintaining positive employee relations. In this endeavor, we recognize the importance of fostering productive, discrimination-free, harassment-free, and inclusive workplaces. Failure to do so can lead to costly legal proceedings initiated by government agencies or third parties. Despite an employer’s best efforts, employees may still raise complaints related to workplace discrimination, retaliation, or harassment. The effectiveness of investigating and resolving these complaints has significant financial and employee relations implications.
Conducting a thorough workplace discrimination, harassment or retaliation investigation is no small task. It requires:
- Dedicated time, effort, and meticulous attention to detail.
- Extensive research of each case, examining evidence, interviewing relevant parties, and analyzing relevant policies and procedures.
- Familiarity with applicable laws and regulations.
Handling investigations effectively results in several significant benefits:
- Conducting prompt, thorough, and impartial investigations helps resolve problems and prevents them from recurring.
- By addressing discrimination complaints effectively, organizations can nip issues in the bud, avoiding repeated incidents.
- A thorough and unbiased investigation is not only required by law, but it also demonstrates an organization’s commitment to compliance.
- Compliance with anti-discrimination and anti-harassment laws is crucial to avoid legal penalties and maintain a positive reputation.
- Swiftly addressing discrimination complaints can save millions in litigation costs.
- Preventing lengthy legal battles by resolving issues internally is financially prudent.
- Effective investigations send a message that the company takes discrimination and harassment complaints seriously.
- Employees who feel their concerns are properly addressed are less likely to sue, preserving positive employee relations.
- A well-handled investigation safeguards the company’s image. It shows that the organization is committed to fairness and equality.
Our investigations are conducted with unwavering objectivity, thoroughness, and a high degree of sensitivity. When handling investigations, we take the following actions:
- Comprehensive Fact-Finding: We delve into the details, gathering all relevant information. Our goal is to uncover the truth while respecting privacy.
- Interviews and Testimonials: We conduct thorough in-person or virtual/phone interviews with involved parties, witnesses, and relevant personnel. Testimonials provide valuable insights into the situation.
- Evidence Examination: We meticulously review documents, policies, personnel files, training records and any other physical or digital records. This step ensures a well-rounded understanding of the case.
- Confidentiality: We handle the investigation process with utmost discretion and strict confidentiality. Our commitment is to protect the integrity of the process and ensure the trust of all parties involved.
- Clear Reporting: We prepare a summary report of our findings and recommendations and then review the finding with the client.
Our investigations uphold integrity, fairness, and respect for all individuals.