17 · Employment law · États-Unis
U.S. employment investigations
What assistance changes in this practice, what it does not change, and the time reduction actually observed.
Where the gain is real
Large-scale messaging review, chronology of the alleged facts, consistency checking of statements.
Where it is slight or nil
Witness interviews, reporting to the committee, the disciplinary decision.
Observed time
−56% at constant case scope, on cases closed over the last three financial years. This measure says nothing about the quality of the outcome.
What the practice covers
- Large-scale messaging and document review, under privilege
- Chronology of the alleged facts and of the reports received
- Consistency checking between statements, exhibits and records
- Statistical analysis of pay and promotion disparities
- Preparation of the investigation report and of its evidentiary annexes