Workplace Investigations
We’re brought in when the stakes are high: C-suite allegations, reputation-damaging media exposure, internal conflict, or a need to rework how your organization responds to complaints.
Do You Need A Neutral Partner for Sensitive, High-Stakes Matters?
We offer a steady hand and sound judgment to support everyone who's committed to improving the workplace environment.
We don’t take sides. We gather facts, assess credibility, and deliver thorough findings that hold up — in court, in the boardroom, and in the public eye.
We support and work with:
- In-house legal departments needing external, impartial investigators
- Internal investigations teams that are at capacity and need overflow support
- HR professionals and Compliance officers handling high-risk, sensitive complaints
- Corporate leaders building or retooling their workplace investigations programs
What We Investigate
We’ve conducted over a thousand investigations for employers across industries — from fast-scaling startups to global Fortune 50 corporations.Our investigations cover a broad spectrum of employment and compliance concerns. We’re regularly called on to investigate matters such as:
Claims that an employee was penalized for raising concerns, participating in an investigation, or engaging in legally protected activity.
Allegations involving unwelcome sexual conduct, comments, or behavior that create a hostile or inappropriate workplace environment.
Complaints of unfair treatment or bias based on race, gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or other protected characteristics.
Reports of persistent conduct — verbal, physical, or otherwise — that interferes with an employee’s ability to work safely and effectively.
Matters involving employees who report suspected misconduct, regulatory violations, or unethical behavior within the organization.
Concerns about personal relationships or outside business interests that may improperly influence workplace decisions or create bias.
Investigations into the inappropriate use of company resources, including time, funds, data, or physical property.
Complaints involving disrespectful behavior, intimidation, or patterns of interpersonal conflict affecting team morale or performance.
Disputes arising out of the handling of medical leaves, workplace accommodations, or perceived failures to support employee needs.
Claims that an employee was dismissed for unlawful reasons or in violation of company policy or contractual rights.
Any conduct that violates internal policies, erodes trust, or exposes the company to risk — including emerging or complex issues not easily categorized.
Our role doesn’t end with fact-finding. We help clients identify not just what happened, but why — so they can strengthen internal processes and prevent future issues. From the C-suite to the frontline, our focus is helping your organization move forward with clarity and accountability.
Overflow Investigations Support
Is your internal team at capacity? Has a key investigator gone out on leave? Are you facing a sensitive complaint involving senior leadership and need outside support?
When internal bandwidth is stretched or key personnel are unavailable, Horizon Employment Law can step in. We provide experienced investigators who can handle matters with the same neutrality, discretion, and rigor your internal team is known for.
Whether you're managing a sudden influx of complaints, navigating a highly sensitive concern about your C-suite leader, or need overflow investigations support when your HR investigator is unavailable, we integrate quickly, communicate effectively, and operate in alignment with your internal policies and processes to ensure a fair and balanced approach every time.
Our attorney-investigators are trusted by legal departments and outside counsel alike to manage sensitive matters with care and consistency — and keep your team on the course toward a resolution.
Investigations Training
Want your internal team to lead investigations with greater consistency, clarity, and confidence? We offer customized training for HR, legal, and compliance professionals on how to conduct fair, effective investigations that meet legal standards and internal expectations.
Building an Investigations Program
Starting from scratch or ready to rework your current investigations process? We help companies design and implement investigation programs that are structured, scalable, and aligned with your organization’s values, policies, and risk profile.
Workplace Investigations FAQs
What triggers an investigation? How long should it take? What if a complaint involves leadership? We answer common questions about how internal investigations work — and how we navigate them with neutrality, precision and care.
We'll Help You See The Solution On The Horizon
If you're facing a turning point, let’s connect — Horizon Employment
Law is ready to help you get to the best possible outcome.