Workplace Investigations

When workplace concerns arise, how an employer responds matters – legally, operationally, and culturally. A well-executed investigation can reduce risk, support defensible decision-making, and reinforce trust within the organization.

Fatemeh Mashouf provides prompt, thorough, and impartial workplace investigations for employers facing sensitive or high-risk complaints.

Engaging an experienced, neutral third party offers important advantages:

• Impartiality and credibility in sensitive or high-level matters
• Attorney-level analysis of legal exposure and risk
• Consistency with California legal standards, including FEHA and wage-and-hour considerations
• Protection of workplace morale by demonstrating fairness and professionalism

Fatemeh conducts investigations across a wide range of workplace issues, including:

• Harassment (including sexual harassment)
• Discrimination (race, gender, disability, age, etc.)
• Retaliation
• Whistleblower complaints
• Workplace misconduct and policy violations
• Wage and hour concerns (including off-the-clock work and meal/rest breaks)
• Executive-level or highly sensitive complaints

Fatemeh brings the perspective of both a litigator and mediator, allowing her to:

• Identify legal risks early
• Conduct interviews that uncover critical facts efficiently
• Bring confidence to the process to reinforce the impartiality of the investigation
• Maintain professionalism and sensitivity in high-conflict situations
• Deliver findings that withstand scrutiny from counsel, agencies, and courts

Her approach is balanced, discreet, and pragmatic – focused on getting to the truth while minimizing disruption to the workplace.

• Private employers of all sizes
• HR departments and in-house counsel
• Small and mid-sized businesses without internal investigation resources
• Companies facing high-stakes or executive-level complaints

Consider bringing in an external investigator when:

• Allegations involve senior leadership
• Internal HR may lack neutrality or bandwidth
• The complaint presents potential legal exposure
• The matter is particularly sensitive or complex

To discuss a workplace investigation or request availability, email fm@mashmediation.com to schedule a confidential consultation.