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When people feel unsafe at work the whole company feels it.

Trust drops. Good staff leave. Legal risk grows. We step in with care, speed, and a fair process. Our job is to find facts, protect people, and help leaders act with confidence.

What this page covers

This page explains how we handle reports of harassment, discrimination, bullying, retaliation, and other conduct breaches. It also shows how we protect people, evidence, and your culture while we work. If you need urgent help, contact us for a short scoping call.

When to act

Act early if you notice any of the signs below. Early action protects staff and preserves evidence.

  • A complaint or whistleblower report arrives

  • You see patterns in exit interviews or HR data

  • A manager hears about a hostile team culture

  • Staff avoid a person or a place at work

  • Rumors spread on chat channels or social media

  • You get a legal letter or regulator inquiry

If you are unsure, start with a quiet intake review. We can help you judge the risk and choose the first safe steps.

What is workplace misconduct

Workplace misconduct is behavior that breaks your code of conduct or the law. It includes harassment, discrimination, bullying, intimidation, conflicts of interest, misuse of power, and retaliation. It can be a single serious event or an ongoing pattern. Both deserve a fair and careful response.

Types of cases we handle

Harassment

We investigate complaints of harassment, including sexual harassment, racial harassment, and other forms of discrimination.

Discrimination

Unequal treatment based on a protected trait. We review hiring, pay, promotion, and access to work. We compare data to policy and law.

Bullying and intimidation

Repeated behavior that humiliates or isolates someone. We examine team culture, workload, and norms that allow harm to continue.

Code of conduct breaches

Conflicts of interest, favoritism, misuse of company resources, and policy violations. We map decisions, approvals, and benefits.

Retaliation

Any negative action against a person who raised a concern or helped an inquiry. We put safeguards in place from day one.

Whistleblowing and intake

People speak up when they feel safe and heard. We design intake with care and clarity.

Multiple channels

hotline, email, web form, and in person options

Safe intake:

clear next steps, privacy notice, and non retaliation message

Triage

classify risk, set urgency, and choose the right team

Eligibility

what is in scope and what is better sent to HR or other teams

Early holds

protect messages, logs, and key devices before facts fade

We can manage your hotline or work with the system you already use. We can also run intake in more than one language when needed.

Our investigation process

We use a simple and strong method. It keeps your matter defensible and your people respected.

1. Plan and scope

We listen to the concern. We define issues, goals, and limits. We agree who is involved and who must be kept out. We record our plan and share a short timeline.

2. Preserve evidence

We place legal holds. We secure emails, chats, and files. We collect device images where needed. We note chain of custody for every item.

3. Gather facts

We review policies, HR files, calendars, access logs, and prior complaints. We interview witnesses and relevant managers. We collect digital traces like chat messages, edits, or access events.

4. Analyze and validate

We compare statements with documents and data. We test competing stories. We look for motive, opportunity, and pattern. We are careful with bias and language.

5. Report and brief

We write a clear report with a summary, timeline, findings, and evidence list. We include limits and confidence levels. We brief HR, Legal, and leaders and answer questions.

6. Remediate and follow up

We propose actions that fit the facts and your policy. This can include coaching, warnings, separation, policy changes, training, and cultural repair. We plan follow up checks to make sure the fix holds.

Legal and HR collaboration

Workplace cases often run under legal privilege and must align with HR processes and local law. We work closely with both teams.

Privilege and documentation

We plan with counsel to protect privilege where possible. We keep clean files. We record scope, roles, and instructions.

Privacy and data

We follow privacy rules in each location. We collect only what we need and store it safely. We limit access to the core team.

Interview practice

We use fair, trauma informed interviews. We explain rights and process. We avoid leading questions and we keep a respectful tone.

Outcome management

We help HR communicate results in a way that is clear and careful. We give guidance on record keeping and retention.

Care for people

Respect is not a slogan. It is a set of actions. We build these into every case.

Soft starts and clear consent in interviews

Right to a support person where policy allows

Safety plans for those who feel at risk

Non retaliation reminders for managers and peers

Information on support services and next steps

A fair process helps people heal and helps teams move forward.

Digital evidence and forensics

Misconduct can leave a digital trail. We collect and review it in a defensible way.

Chats and collaboration tools

Email and calendar data

Access logs and badge records

Document history and edits

Device images for targeted review

We log every step so your evidence can stand up to review or court use.

Deliverables you receive

A short executive summary for leaders

A detailed report with findings, evidence, and timelines

An appendix with interview notes and exhibits

A remediation plan with owners and dates

A board ready slide pack if you need one

Outcomes you can expect

Clear facts about what happened and who was involved

A fair process that respects privacy and dignity

Steps that reduce risk and improve culture

Records that meet legal and audit standards

Why choose us

Neutral and independent

We report facts as they are

Kind and firm

We protect people and hold to policy

Cross border reach

We work across regions with local care

One team

Investigators, HR specialists, and digital analysts

Plain language

No jargon, just clear next steps

Frequently asked questions

Related services

Whistleblowing and Ethics Management

Digital Forensics and Incident Investigations

Corporate Intelligence and OSINT

Corporate Investigations Hub

Ready to get started?

If you need help now, contact us. Share the basic facts and your timeline. We will set a short call and outline the first safe steps. We can also prepare a one page plan you can share with leaders.