HR & Workplace Investigation Experts

Serving Private & Public Employers Since 2007

PROUD MEMBERS OF:

Shawn P. Larry, J.D., SPHR, PI

CEO / Principal HR Consultant & Investigator

As CEO of California Labor Solutions, Shawn partners with clients to provide trusted, diplomatic guidance on their most crucial business decisions, offering a steady hand in navigating complex HR challenges.

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Our Services

Workplace Investigations

We offer licensed investigation services across California, specializing in handling employee complaints, misconduct, harassment, and discrimination cases. Our process is efficient, equitable, and compliant with all legal requirements. We provide thorough, reliable investigation reports, ensuring employers are well-prepared to address any issues with confidence and accuracy.

Executive Search & Recruitment Support

Our executive search and recruitment support services in California include developing job descriptions, sourcing candidates, screening applications, conducting reference checks, and more. We work seamlessly with your organization’s Applicant Tracking System (ATS) to ensure a smooth, efficient process. Additionally, we provide EEO & Diversity training for your hiring/search committees to promote equitable and legally compliant hiring practices.

Training

We offer specialized training programs, including Employee Performance Management Training for Supervisors and EEO Compliance and Diversity Training for Hiring Managers and Search Committee Members.

Culture Climate Studies

Our Culture and Climate Study is a comprehensive service designed to help organizations understand the unique dynamics of their workplace. It involves assessing the attitudes, values, and behaviors that shape your company culture, as well as identifying the factors influencing your work environment. This study is tailored to uncover strengths and pinpoint areas for improvement, fostering a healthier, more productive workplace.

HR Consulting & Regulatory Compliance

As a small or medium-sized business, you may not need a full-time in-house HR manager—but you do need a reliable HR partner. At California Labor Solutions, we elevate your human resources management to the next level. From trending topics like ‘employee engagement’ to critical issues such as ‘regulatory compliance,’ we work closely with you to address current challenges and prevent future ones from arising.

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Why choose California Labor Solutions?

At California Labor Solutions, we follow a structured approach to conducting HR investigations that ensures compliance, impartiality, thoroughness, and unbiasedness:

Personalized

With a dedicated HR Advisor, we’ll deeply understand your business, crafting strategies to tackle your most significant HR challenges.

Proficient

We combine ongoing education with practical experience, ensuring our clients receive advanced knowledge and the highest quality HR services. It's that simple.

Partnership

Your success is our success. We treat your business as our own, offering scalable solutions that grow with your evolving needs—all at a price that makes sense.

Contact California Labor Solutions and get the best HR and Investigation Experts Company in California.

Reach out today and discover the benefits California Labor Solutions can bring to your organization from day one. We will get back to you within the hour during core business hours.

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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

Workplace Investigation Frequently Asked Questions

An impartial investigation helps determine the facts when an allegation may violate company policies, standards, ethics, or the law. The goal is to ensure a fair process for both the complainant and respondent, resulting in reasoned findings based on the gathered evidence.

 

Workplace investigations should be conducted by professionals with the proper expertise, credentials, and impartiality to ensure accuracy and legal compliance. At California Labor Solutions, our licensed investigators have extensive experience handling cases involving employee complaints, misconduct, harassment, and discrimination. We work closely with HR teams to provide comprehensive, unbiased investigation reports that are reliable and actionable. By entrusting your workplace investigations to us, you ensure that every aspect is handled with care and in full compliance with California’s complex labor laws. 

 

An investigation is required when indicated by law, policy, or practice. Consider the following to determine if an investigation is necessary: 

  • Are key facts in conflict? 
  • Is there a potential policy or legal violation? 
  • Is there a legal obligation to investigate? 
  • Does the complaint involve discrimination, and is the complainant in a protected category? Even if not, would the conduct still violate company rules or ethics? 

To ensure the integrity of an internal investigation, ask the following questions to assess the suitability of the person chosen to lead the process: 

  • Have they worked closely with the involved parties? 
  • Are they aware of any prior complaints or gossip regarding the involved parties? 
  • Have they had negative interactions with either party? 
  • Are they investigating within their own reporting chain? 
  • Are they in a higher-ranking position than the parties involved? 
  • Does the case involve an executive-level respondent? 
  • Do they have sufficient experience and knowledge of California employment law to conduct the investigation competently? 
  • Can they produce a comprehensive report that includes credibility assessments and conclusions based on the facts and applicable policies? 
  • Are they prepared to defend their findings in a deposition or courtroom? 

If allegations involve serious misconduct such as violence, sexual harassment, or embezzlement, consider interim actions to protect your workplace. These may include: 

  • Administrative leave, suspension, or transfer. 
  • Schedule adjustments. 
  • Counseling. 
  • Temporary restraining orders.