In most workplace investigations, the respondent is a supervisor, manager, or co-worker. Occasionally, however, the allegations are directed at…
Should a workplace investigation be handled by a licensed private investigator or an attorney? Learn how each role differs and which best serves …
When a workplace complaint arrives, the choice between an internal and an external investigation shapes the credibility and defensibility of …
Workplace investigations in California are formal, structured fact finding processes conducted in response to an allegation of misconduct, policy …
By Kathie Allen, California Private Investigator (PI 27033) Licensed Workplace Investigator | Orange County, CA Estimated Reading Time: 9 minutes …
Estimated reading time: 7–8 minutes This guide explains the California legal standards governing workplace investigations and outlines best …
A workplace investigation in California is a formal inquiry into allegations of employee misconduct, harassment, discrimination, retaliation, or …
Abusive conduct and bullying in the workplace are more than just ethical issues they can impact business productivity, employee health, and company …
California’s employment laws impose clear obligations on organizations to investigate workplace complaints promptly and impartially. Allegations of …
In a landmark decision for employee rights, the California Supreme Court delivered a unanimous ruling on May 22, 2023, in the case of People ex rel.…
In September 2025, the California Court of Appeal issued a decision in Kruitbosch v. Bakersfield Recovery Services, Inc. that clarifies how …
Employers who act promptly protect both employees and organizations. When an employee files a formal complaint against a colleague, the organization…
California’s Private Investigator Act authorizes licensed PIs to investigate employee conduct for employers, including suspected fraud, theft, …
California has again taken center stage in reshaping employment law with the passage of Senate Bill 399 (SB 399), also called the California Worker …
Administering the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is anything but straightforward. What was designed as a safety net for employees facing …
Approximately 32 % (52.2 million) of U.S. workers report experiencing direct workplace bullying according to the Workplace Bullying Institute’s 2024…
Employers in California face growing legal demands and increasing expectations for workplace investigations. Knowing when it is necessary to hire a …
Credibility assessments are central to both workplace and private investigations. They often determine the outcome of a case, yet are sometimes …
Workplace investigations are essential for any organization that wants to ensure compliance, protect employees, and foster a culture of fairness and…
During investigations, we often seek clean answers: who is telling the truth and who is not. But credibility is rarely that simple. Not all lies are…
Workplace investigations are designed to uncover the facts surrounding misconduct, policy violations, or compliance failure and not to enforce …
