Workplace Investigations

Workplace Investigations

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Insider Threat Investigations: A Complete Guide

Learn internal investigation of threats, run lawful internal probes, assess risk, prevent employee fraud, and undercover ops.

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Workplace Investigations: Policies, Steps, Proof

Businesses today face a lot of internal dangers, including workplace fraud and forgeries, discrimination, and harassment. Organizations need workplace investigations to find these hazards, expose wrongdoing, and make sure that the workplace is safe and follows the rules. In this in-depth newsletter, we’ll talk about how workplace investigations can help businesses keep their integrity, lower […]

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Discrimination Complaints: Investigate the Right Way

A clear HR guide to reporting discrimination in the workplace—fair process, solid evidence, and prevention that builds inclusion.

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Non-Compete Violations: Evidence That Stands Up

See what proves a non-compete argument, how to investigate it, and the best ways to enforce agreements and safeguard your company.

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Healthcare’s Security Epidemic: Why Hospitals Need More Than IT Solutions to Combat Rising Threats

Healthcare facilities are experiencing an unprecedented security crisis that extends far beyond the cyber attacks dominating industry headlines. While $133.5 million of confirmed payments were sent to ransomware groups in 2024, hospitals face an equally serious threat from within their own walls—one that no firewall can stop. Health care workers are five times more likely […]

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The Hidden Crisis: Why Healthcare Organizations Need Professional Workplace Investigations

Working in healthcare means dealing with life-and-death situations daily. But there’s another crisis brewing behind hospital doors—one that threatens patient safety, destroys careers, and costs healthcare systems millions. I’m talking about workplace misconduct that goes far beyond typical office drama. After investigating hundreds of cases in medical facilities, we’ve seen how quickly things can spiral […]

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FMLA Fraud in Energy Operations: The Hidden Crisis Draining Your Budget and Compromising Safety

The statistics reveal a troubling reality: 66% of HR professionals acknowledge widespread FMLA abuse in their organizations. In energy operations, this fraud creates problems that extend far beyond lost productivity. When safety-critical positions sit empty due to fraudulent medical claims, operational integrity suffers and people can get hurt. Energy companies face a unique vulnerability to […]

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Workplace Violence Threats: Prevention, Detection, and Response Strategies

Workplace violence is a growing concern for organizations worldwide, encompassing a range of harmful behaviors, from physical assaults and verbal threats to digital harassment and intimidation. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), nearly two million workers report being victims of workplace violence annually in the United States alone. The Bureau of Labor […]

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Digital Harassment in the Workplace: What Employers Should Watch For in 2025

As remote and hybrid work models solidify their place in the modern workplace, the boundaries of professional interaction have extended into the digital sphere. While these advancements have increased flexibility and connectivity, they have also created new avenues for misconduct. Digital harassment, ranging from inappropriate messages to exclusionary behavior, has become a pressing concern for […]

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How Companies Can Protect Intellectual Property from Insider Threats

Employee intellectual property (IP) theft has grown to be a major issue in a society going more and more technologically advanced. The dangers to private data have increased as more businesses choose digital collaboration and remote work. Employee misbehavior involving sensitive firm data—that is, insider threats—may cause significant financial and reputation harm. This article looks […]

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Workplace Investigations in 2025: What Employers Need to Know

Workplace investigations are evolving in 2025 with new laws and shifting workplace cultures. Learn how employers can navigate these changes and ensure compliance.

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Breaking Barriers: The $2.17M SkyWest Verdict Highlights + How Lauth Would Help

In a landmark decision, a federal jury recently awarded $2.17 million against SkyWest Airlines for subjecting a female parts clerk to a sexually hostile work environment. The jury’s verdict — the largest ever obtained by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) in the Northern District of Texas — underscores the critical importance of maintaining […]

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Corporate Security for Holiday Events: Preventing Employee Misconduct

Aiming to raise team cohesiveness and morale, the holiday season sometimes offers cheerful business meetings. However, These incidents can result in employee misbehavior, exposing businesses to major legal and reputation hazards. According to a Society for Human Resource Management survey, 36% of companies have seen corporate security involving improper behavior and heavy drinking at holiday […]

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Understanding the Psychology of Workplace Violence

Found yourself in a confrontation with a colleague in the workplace? How well did this incident settle with you, and what strategies did both parties use to solve the problem? These are the kinds of questions that immediately come to mind whenever workplace violence is mentioned. How best to approach such type of squabble in […]

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California Senate bill requiring companies to implement violence prevention plans to take effect July 2024

Back in September, the landscape of California workplaces was impacted dramatically upon Governor Gavin Newsom signing Senate Bill 533, which requires that California employers now implement a detailed workplace violence prevention plan in compliance with their Cal/OHSA Injury Illness Prevention Plan. In addition to implementing a plan, employers must now ensure their workers have access […]

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Safeguarding the Workplace: The Imperative for Leadership to Address Rising Workplace Violence

In recent years, there has been a troubling and undeniable trend – workplace violence is on the rise. Incidents of aggression, harassment, and even tragic acts of violence have become more frequent, posing a significant threat to the well-being of employees across various industries. In this challenging environment, the responsibility falls squarely on leadership to […]

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How to Leverage Great Leadership and Improve Workplace Culture From the Top

Within any great organization, leaders play a pivotal role in keeping workplace culture strong and employees engaged. Essentially, the health of your company’s leadership culture will correlate directly with the well-being of its wider corporate culture. This makes driving excellent leadership practices a powerful lever to pull when striving for enhanced success. So, why are […]

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Revealing Employment Violations With Workplace Investigations: Here’s How it’s Done

Run any business long enough, and eventually, you are bound to encounter the challenges that come with incidents of employment violations. Unlike many cases of criminal activity in the workplace, this kind of employee misconduct may not lead to litigation. However, it could still represent a significant threat to the financial and functional stability of […]

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How Workplace Investigations Can Uncover Current Employee Harassment Or Discrimination 

Workplace harassment and discrimination are serious problems that can have a devastating impact on employees. They can create a hostile work environment, lead to decreased productivity, and even result in physical or psychological harm. Employers have a legal obligation to take steps to prevent and address workplace harassment and discrimination. Not only is it legally […]

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Violence or Threats in the Workplace: Immediately Do This if It Happens to You

Would your workforce know what to do in the face of threatening employee behavior? Would your human resources team know how to respond to reports of a violent coworker? Perhaps most crucially of all, would you? Astoundingly, more than half of American employees report being unaware or unsure of their employer’s emergency preparedness plans, and […]

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Professional Investigators Can Prevent White Collar Crime In Your Business, How To Get Started To Protect Your Interests

Every year across the United States, white collar crime affects over 35% of American businesses, resulting in losses that some believe run into the trillions. And yet, prosecutions plummet with each passing year, and only a few thousand perpetrators are brought to justice annually. This might seem like a mystery, but the hard truth is […]

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