NEUTRAL INVESTIGATOR

I have had years of experience investigating and evaluating employment related claims for private and public employers as well as closely held corporations and family businesses. I understand employment and labor law and how claims tend to play out in the court room. I know what matters and what doesn't. I am able to establish rapport with people based on my professional background, my reputation for integrity and my commitment to neutrality. I can provide an accurate, reliable and thorough description of the dispute and practical, realistic recommendations for its resolution.

Disputes between employers and employees are a fact of life in the workplace. They can also grow into expensive and disiuptive lawsuits.

There are a number of simple steps to keep in mind when responding to such problems:

• Begin the investigation as soon as the problem surfaces. There is no advantage to delay; workplace conflict has a strong tendency to get worse over time. Deal with it now, not later
• Have the investigation handled by someone who knows what they are doing. Here are some critical things to look for when you are evaluating candidates: an in-depth understanding of the law of the workplace and the alternatives to a negotiated settlement; the experience, skill and personality to quickly establish trust and confidence in the integrity of the investigation process; the insight to gather all of the facts necessary to develop a coherent, thorough and accurate assessment of the dispute; the expertise to provide recommendations for a practical, cost-effective and durable resolution.
• Make clear to all of the stakeholders that the investigator is neutral and that his/her task is to help the parties resolve their differences.