Employee Relations & Workplace Investigations

Conduct workplace investigations and resolve employee relations issues

Startup Cost
$10,000-$40,000
Difficulty
Advanced
Time to Profit
8-18 months
Profit Potential
$12,000-$83,000/month

Overview

ER investigators charge $150-$400 hourly or $5,000-$50,000 per investigation.

Completing 20-60 investigations annually generates $150,000-$1,000,000 with 75-90% margins.

In 2025, workplace issues require impartial professional investigations.

Revenue from workplace investigations ($5,000-$50,000 per case), harassment and discrimination investigations, misconduct and policy violation investigations, whistleblower and retaliation claims, investigation training for HR and managers, and expert witness testimony.

Successful investigators conduct thorough impartial investigations, interview witnesses effectively, analyze evidence and credibility, write detailed investigation reports, recommend remedial actions, and maintain strict confidentiality.

Companies with employee relations issues as clients.

Marketing through employment attorneys, HR departments, business insurance companies, workplace investigation credentials, and impartial investigator reputation.

Required Skills

  • Workplace Investigations
  • Interviewing Techniques
  • Evidence Analysis
  • Report Writing
  • Employment Law
  • Impartiality & Confidentiality

Pros and Cons

Pros

  • High fees per investigation ($5K-$50K)
  • Critical service during workplace crises
  • Impartial third-party investigations preferred
  • Growing workplace harassment and misconduct awareness
  • Can testify as expert witness for additional fees

Cons

  • Need investigation credentials and experience
  • Emotionally difficult sensitive investigations
  • High stakes and potential litigation
  • Variable investigation workload
  • May face challenges from investigated parties

How to Get Started

  1. Build HR and investigation experience
  2. Get workplace investigation certifications
  3. Develop investigation methodologies and templates
  4. Market to HR departments and employment attorneys
  5. Conduct thorough impartial investigations
  6. Write comprehensive investigation reports
  7. Recommend remedial actions and provide testimony if needed

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