Corporate Investigations · Empire Investigation · Pittsburgh, PA
Policy Violations Investigations
Not all employee risk manifests as theft or fraud. An employee who is consistently violating workplace policy — falsifying attendance records, conducting personal business on company time, creating a hostile environment for coworkers, or engaging in conduct that creates legal liability for the organization — creates risk that HR discovery processes often fail to document adequately. Empire Investigation LLC provides covert observation and behavioral investigation services for Pittsburgh employers who need documented evidence of policy violations before taking corrective action.
Our behavioral investigation services are conducted in complete compliance with Pennsylvania employment and surveillance law, and all findings are provided in a format suitable for HR proceedings, disciplinary action, or employment termination.
What This Investigation Covers
- Violations of codes of conduct and ethics policies
- Unauthorized disclosure of proprietary or confidential information
- Misuse of company systems, data, or technology
- Substance abuse and workplace safety violations
- Conflict of interest violations
When This Service Is Needed
- An employee complaint or tip references a potential policy breach
- HR has identified behavior inconsistent with company standards
- A compliance audit has flagged a specific employee or department
- Legal counsel requires documented facts before disciplinary action
Our Approach
We conduct structured, confidential investigations using proven methodologies and professional-grade tools. Every case is scoped carefully, executed with discretion, and focused on delivering actionable, documented results. We coordinate directly with legal counsel and executive leadership when required.
Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I have a private investigator follow an employee to document policy violations?
Covert surveillance of employees in public or semi-public areas (parking lots, public roads, client-facing environments) is lawful. Surveillance inside private spaces or recording audio without consent is not. Empire Investigation designs surveillance protocols specifically to stay within legal parameters while documenting the behavior you need to address.
An employee claims FMLA leave but we think they're working elsewhere. Can you investigate?
FMLA misuse is a documented problem and a specific area where lawful covert surveillance is frequently used. Empire Investigation can document an employee's activities during claimed FMLA or disability leave, providing evidence of misuse for HR action and legal proceedings.
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All inquiries are handled with complete discretion. We work directly with executives, legal counsel, and HR leadership to scope engagements appropriately.
All inquiries handled with complete discretion.