Workplace Investigations
Workplace investigations are a critical component of maintaining a lawful, productive, and compliant workplace. Employers must respond appropriately to allegations involving misconduct, harassment, discrimination, retaliation, wage issues, and other workplace concerns.
Simas & Associates provides prompt, thorough, lawful, and cost-effective workplace investigation services for private and public employers throughout California. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
Why Workplace Investigations Matter
A properly conducted investigation can help an organization understand the facts, address workplace concerns, preserve defenses, and reduce the risk of future claims.
- Establishing an objective understanding of events
- Preserving attorney-client privilege when appropriate
- Protecting employee morale and workplace relationships
- Reducing exposure to future claims
- Creating effective corrective action plans
Types of Workplace Investigations
Simas & Associates conducts investigations involving a wide range of workplace issues for employers, agencies, organizations, and institutions. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
Industries Served
Workplace investigations require an understanding of the unique issues facing different organizations and industries. Simas & Associates provides investigation services for a variety of employers. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
- State agencies and government entities
- Counties, cities, and special districts
- Healthcare organizations
- Universities and schools
- Nonprofit organizations
- Private businesses
Our Investigation Process
Once retained, Simas & Associates develops a plan for gathering evidence, interviewing witnesses, and preparing findings while minimizing disruption to daily operations. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
- Identify relevant evidence and witnesses
- Conduct confidential interviews
- Review documents and records
- Analyze applicable policies and laws
- Prepare findings and recommendations
Protecting Confidentiality & Privilege
Workplace investigations require careful attention to privacy, confidentiality, documentation preservation, and attorney-client privilege considerations. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
Training & Preventative Services
In addition to conducting investigations, Simas & Associates provides workplace training and preventative employment law guidance designed to help organizations maintain compliant workplaces. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}
- Supervisor and management training
- Harassment prevention training
- Policy development and review
- Human resources counseling
Independent, Objective Workplace Investigation Counsel
Simas & Associates serves as an independent and impartial fact finder, providing employers with thorough investigations, clear findings, and practical recommendations to address workplace issues. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}