Workplace Investigations Service New Jersey

An investigation should be conducted as soon as possible in instances where there is complaint about harassment or discrimination, abusive conduct on the part of a manager or co-worker, violence. Investigations may also be triggered by a perceived threat or issue, such as concern that an employee may be selling trade secrets.

HR can often conduct the investigation, but in instances of alleged harassment and discrimination, it’s best to have an independent third party conduct the investigations.

Yes, and in many cases, it makes sense for the investigation to be conducted internally. There are certain Best Practices you will want to follow, depending on the situation, and we can guide you on these.

Because it brings objectivity to the issue, particularly if it is of a sensitive and potentially highly litigious nature. Even if you have an internal HR department, they are still a part of the company and can be perceived as biased even if they aren’t.

The cost of an audit depends on your company’s size but typically ranges from $825-$2400. The benefits are immeasurable.  First, if there are issues with I-9s, employment documentation, and the manner in which employees are classified and paid, and these issues are identified and cleaned up as a result of the audit, you could be saving anywhere from hundreds of thousands to millions of dollars in potential fines and back-pay. Second, if you utilize the audit to capitalize on your talent, providing employees with more direction on their job, giving them more complete and constructive feedback, putting them in the right “seats” on the “bus,” you can drive productivity and profitability in ways previously unseen and reduce many of the costs associated with recruiting and hiring, low morale, and turnover.