Independent Fact Finding & Evaluation

Since 1994, Masters and Ribakoff has been retained by employers and legal counsel to conduct independent fact finding with regard to workplace misconduct of all types, from sexual harassment to breach of fiduciary duties, throughout the Western United States.  Masters and Ribakoff developed one of the first recognized protocols for investigation, which was presented to the California Employment Lawyers Association in 1999 and since then to many other organizations, including the Los Angeles Country Bar Association Labor & Employment Section. A copy of the protocol may be found on the article below.

Pursuant to our protocol, the investigating partner is responsible for developing a reasoned plan to collect relevant information and for executing the plan in the most non-intrusive and efficient manner possible.  As fact finders with broad legal experience and expertise, we are committed to a fair, impartial and thorough evaluation of facts.

Masters & Ribakoff is equipped to transition from its role as neutral fact finder to also serving as mediator/facilitator, and has often assisted in the resolution of the issues which were investigated. Neutral investigators frequently gain significantly more information and perspective than others involved in the dispute and usually have insight into the source of the conflict, as well as ideas for possible solutions.  Masters & Ribakoff can work with you to explore ways to resolve workplace disputes, using organizational mediation and facilitation techniques to identify the problem and develop and implement durable solutions which sustain improved working relationships.

"Something For Everyone: How To Address The Interests Of The Employer,The Complainant And The Accussed In An Investigation Of Sexual Harassment Allegations", an article first presented at the California Employment Lawyers Association 1999 Annual Employment Law Conference