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 law treats harassment differently from ordinary workplace conflict. The distinction matters because it determines whether an employer …
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 …
When an employee files a formal complaint against a colleague, the organization is immediately on notice. From that moment forward, the employer …
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 …
Employees rarely use the phrase abusive conduct. They report that a manager is a bully, that a colleague is hostile, or that a team has become …
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 …
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 …
