When an employee raises a complaint, the way it is investigated matters as much as the result. Allen Morris Investigations provides independent, neutral workplace investigations for employers, HR professionals, and employment attorneys throughout Orange County.
Kathie Allen is a California licensed private investigator (PI 27033) with more than 20 years of experience, SHRM-SCP certification, and Certified Title IX Investigator training. Ms. Allen serves as a neutral fact finder. She gathers the evidence, interviews the parties and witnesses, assesses credibility, and delivers a clear written report with factual findings on each allegation.
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An internal investigation can be questioned when the investigator reports to someone involved, knows the parties, or is seen as taking the employer’s side. An outside investigator brings independence and a report that holds up when it is reviewed by counsel, an agency, or a court. Employers often bring in an outside investigator when:
Many employers look for an ethics investigation lawyer when they need a neutral review. Employment attorneys often retain a licensed private investigator to carry out the fact finding so that counsel can remain in an advisory role. Ms. Allen works directly with employers and with outside counsel.
In California, a workplace investigation conducted by an outside party must be performed by a licensed private investigator or by an attorney acting in the course of legal practice (Business and Professions Code section 7522).
We also serve Mission Viejo, Lake Forest, Rancho Santa Margarita, Laguna Hills, Tustin, and communities throughout Orange County. Interviews can be conducted in person, at a neutral location, or by secure video. Employers elsewhere can see our Los Angeles County workplace investigations, Inland Empire workplace investigations, and all areas we serve.
Most investigations take two to six weeks, depending on the number of allegations, the number of witnesses, and how quickly documents are available.
No. As a neutral investigator, Ms. Allen makes factual findings. Decisions about discipline or corrective action remain with the employer.
Yes. Many engagements are arranged through outside counsel.
Confidential consultations for Orange County employers, HR teams, and employment counsel. Office: 15642 Sand Canyon Avenue, Suite 52282, Irvine, CA 92619-9996. You may also reach us through our contact page.
