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.

Anurag Jain and Sue Ann Van Dermyden Anurag Jain and Sue Ann Van Dermyden

Case Study: Conducting Workplace Investigations That Uncover Hidden Financial Fraud Risks

In today's fast-paced corporate environment, what begins as a workplace grievance can sometimes uncover something equally or even more consequential.  Consider this.  You are a healthcare institution, employing 8,000 employees in the Midwest, generating between $50–100 million annually.  You received a complaint from a 10-year employee, citing bullying and unfair treatment related to gender. You begin the investigation, and the story takes a twist. You find a deeply hidden financial fraud scheme.

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