- 28202 Cabot Rd, Laguna Niguel, CA, 92677
Workplace Investigations in California
Navigate Complex Employee Complaint Investigations with Confidence.
- +20 years of experience
- 5-Star Rated on Google
- Serving the entire State of California
- +20 years of experience
- 5-Star Rated on Google
PROUD MEMBER OF:
EEOC Standards for Workplace Investigations
Prompt:
Investigations must be initiated and conducted promptly, as appropriate to the circumstances.
Impartial:
The investigator must be trained, experienced, and remain unbiased, avoiding any appearance of conflict or vested interest in the outcome.
Thorough:
The investigation should be meticulously planned, gathering and analyzing all relevant evidence, including credibility assessments, to reach a well-supported conclusion.
Why Licensing Matters for Workplace Investigations
The Legal Risks of Using Unlicensed Investigators
If an unlicensed individual conducts a workplace investigation, the consequences can be severe:
Legal Consequences:
California law (Cal. B&P Code § 7523, et seq.) mandates that anyone conducting a workplace investigation without the proper licensing could face fines of up to $10,000, imprisonment for up to one year, or both.
Invalid Investigations:
Any investigation conducted by an unlicensed individual can be invalidated in the event of a grievance, civil service appeal, or civil lawsuit. This not only undermines the integrity of the investigation but also exposes the employer to potential criminal and civil liability.
Relying on an unlicensed investigator can lead to flawed findings, which may result in improper handling of employee complaints, escalating the issue further and damaging the organization’s reputation.
Why Choose California Labor Solutions for Workplace Investigations?
Licensed & Legally Compliant
We are one of the few HR firms in California fully licensed to conduct workplace investigations, ensuring compliance with state laws and EEOC requirements.
Led by an HR and Legal Compliance Professional
Our founder has served as EEO Investigator and Chief HR Officer. He is an HR and legal compliance professional with a Juris Doctorate in Law, offering decades of experience and deep insight into employment law and workplace dynamics.
Trusted
Since
2007
For nearly two decades, we’ve supported public and private employers across California with HR services and impartial, thorough, and reliable workplace investigations.
Cost-Effective
&
Defensible
We deliver HR workplace investigations that meet legal standards, without the high cost and “lawyering up” stigma associated with traditional law firms.
Clarity, Confidence, and Practical Guidance
We respond quickly, communicate clearly, and help employers move forward with sound decisions and minimized risk.
Meet Your Chief Investigator:
Shawn P. Larry, J.D., SPHR, PI
More about our Leadership
Shawn brings exceptional HR leadership and effective solutions to a wide range of public and private sector organizations across California. His professional experience spans several critical roles:
- EEO Compliance Investigator & Diversity Officer
- HR Director for multiple California Community Colleges
- Chief Labor Contract Negotiator
- HR Consultant and Investigator for a diverse array of non-profit and public sector organizations, including Community Colleges, Cities, and State/Federal Governmental Agencies, as well as private sector organizations of all sizes, from micro businesses to large enterprises with 20 to 5,000+ employees
- California-Licensed Investigator having performed hundreds of workplace investigations involving harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and other types of misconduct
- Grievance administration in unionized work environments, with experience in litigating full evidentiary administrative hearings on disciplinary appeals, discrimination/retaliation complaints, and collective bargaining agreement (labor contract) disputes
- Mediator of employee issues and complaints that may eliminate the need for a workplace investigation. The mediation may also be conducted after an investigation fact finding process is finished to ensure the parties can eliminate their conflict and agree on terms to work better together
- J.D. from UOP-McGeorge Law School
- B.A. in Sociology from UC Santa Barbara
- California Private Investigator License (PI#26311)
- Certified Mediator specializing in complex workplace disputes
- HR Certifications earned including SPHR (Senior Professional in Human Resources) and IPMA-SCP (International Public Management Association for Human Resources – Senior Certified Professional)
With Shawn’s leadership and expertise, California Labor Solutions offers unparalleled HR and workplace investigation services, helping organizations across California manage their most challenging issues with confidence and integrity.
At California Labor Solutions (CLS), we specialize in providing licensed, external workplace investigations in California, handling cases of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and other types of misconduct. With extensive experience in both the private sector and public/local government, we deliver thorough and legally compliant investigations.
We are one of the few HR firms in California licensed to conduct external workplace investigations, as only licensed attorneys, licensed private investigators, or internal HR professionals are permitted by law. Our principal investigator is a former EEO investigator, HR Director, and labor negotiator with over 20 years of experience, a law degree, and numerous HR certifications. This robust background ensures that our investigations are strategic, minimally disruptive to your operations, and result in comprehensive and reliable reports.
Our California-licensed investigators are dedicated to conducting objective and cost-effective external investigations. Based on our findings, we also provide strategic solutions to address any vulnerabilities that may have led to the issue in the first place.
Let’s Find Solutions for Your Workplace Investigations Challenges
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info@californialaborsolutions.com
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Headquarters
28202 Cabot Rd #300, Laguna Niguel, CA, 92677
Mail Address
PO Box 6425, Laguna Niguel, CA, 92607
Business Hours
Monday to Friday: 8:00 am to 4:00 pm