Weston Employee Misconduct Investigations
Protect Your Business from Internal Threats with Actionable, Defensible Intelligence.
Call (305) 278-8700 Licensed Florida Agency #A3200002 | Workplace Investigations Since 1985
Misconduct We Investigate
Workplace misconduct takes many forms. We work cases involving:
Time theft, including buddy-punching and falsified hour reporting
FMLA, ADA, or workers' comp leave abuse, including secondary employment during reported incapacity
Theft of inventory, materials, equipment, or proprietary information
Conflict of interest, including undisclosed side businesses or competing employment
Non-compete and non-solicitation violations by current or recently departed employees
Vendor kickback schemes and procurement fraud
Drug, alcohol, or other policy violations during work hours
Workplace harassment or hostile work environment fact-finding (in coordination with counsel)
How We Approach a Workplace Investigation in Weston
Every engagement begins with a confidential intake call with the employer or counsel. We need to understand the suspected conduct, what has already been documented internally, who is aware of the investigation, and what the desired outcome is. From that conversation, we build an approach that fits the situation.
- Discreet surveillance of the employee on company time and during reported leave periods
- Background research and pattern-of-life analysis to identify secondary employment or undisclosed activity
- Coordinated digital evidence work where company-owned devices or accounts are in scope
- Witness interviews structured to preserve admissibility, conducted in coordination with employment counsel
- Asset and lifestyle analysis where theft or fraud is suspected
Every action is taken with the assumption that the matter may end in termination, civil litigation, or criminal referral, and that the investigation file may be reviewed by opposing counsel.
The pace of the investigation is set by the employer's tolerance for risk. Some situations call for a fast, focused engagement to confirm or rule out specific suspicions within days. Others, particularly suspected long-running schemes with multiple parties or kickback arrangements, require a slower, multi-stage build to capture the full scope before anyone is alerted. The intake conversation establishes which approach fits the situation.
Discretion Is the Entire Job
If a subject becomes aware they are being watched, evidence can easily be destroyed, and company morale can be compromised. Every Wasser surveillance operation is planned around that reality. Our investigators work in unmarked vehicles, dress to blend with corporate or industrial environments, and adapt position and approach in real time. Forty years of fieldwork in Weston and South Florida is the difference between capturing the necessary footage and creating a workplace disruption.
Working With Weston HR, In-House Counsel, and Outside Firms
Most employee misconduct engagements involve coordination across HR, in-house counsel, and outside employment counsel. We work all three configurations. Reports can be delivered through counsel under work-product protection, structured for inclusion in disciplinary files, or formatted for use in arbitration, EEOC response, or civil litigation. The strategic question of how an investigation feeds into employment action is owned by the employer and their counsel. Our role is to deliver the factual record for all of our Weston clients.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you investigate FMLA abuse in Weston without violating labor laws?
Yes. We conduct lawful surveillance strictly from public vantage points to document the employee's physical capabilities and daily activities. We gather the visual proof you need to challenge fraudulent medical claims while adhering completely to privacy and labor regulations.
Will the employee know they are under investigation?
No. Discretion is the foundation of our corporate engagements. We maintain strict operational distance so the employee continues their normal routine without awareness, allowing us to capture an accurate, uninfluenced record of their behavior.
Can this evidence be used to defend against a wrongful termination suit?
Absolutely. By utilizing a licensed, third-party investigator to secure objective, timestamped evidence, you create a defensible record of misconduct. This documentation is critical for demonstrating that disciplinary actions or terminations in Weston were based on factual violations, not discrimination or retaliation.
If you suspect employee misconduct and need a confidential, defensible investigation.
Call (305) 278-8700. The first conversation is private, at no charge, and structured around your specific situation.
Call (305) 278-8700Licensed Florida Agency #A3200002