The VM Blog
In our blog, you’ll read about everything from workplace misconduct, report writing, and investigating stale complaints to interviewing non-employee witnesses. We hope these articles help you better understand the investigative law process, where common misunderstandings and hold-ups happen, and best practices we can all employ.
Respondent Notices and Admonitions Under POBR and FBOR: You Should Sweat The Small Stuff
When conducting workplace investigations involving first responders, investigators must navigate unique legal requirements under California’s Public Safety Officers Procedural Bill of Rights (POBR) and Firefighter Bill of Rights (FBOR). These statutes guide investigations into police and firefighter misconduct. They impose stricter procedural requirements than standard employment investigations, with critical notice and admonition requirements for Respondents accused of misconduct.
Bullying Investigations: Key Considerations for Workplace Investigators
Nearly a third of American workers have been bullied at work, according to a 2024 survey by the Workplace Bullying Institute (WBI). Thirty-two percent of respondents in the WBI survey reported experiencing “abusive conduct that is threatening, intimidating, or humiliating; work sabotage or verbal abuse” in their current job or work history.