HKM Wins at Trial. HKM served as co-counsel representing defendants Delta Inn, Inc. and Hung G. Kim in a multi-million claim regarding the ownership of Delta Inn. Click here to read more.

Congratulations to Partners Donald W. Heyrich and Dan Kalish who were recognized by Washington Law and Politics once again. Donald W. Heyrich was named a SuperLawyer by the magazine, and Dan Kalish was named a Rising Star. Click here to read more.

HKM Wins Jury Verdict For Former Employee. HKM represented plaintiff Wendy Dorn in two-week jury trial regarding overtime wages. Click here to read more.

HKM Obtains Class Certification in Overtime Claim. On September 13, 2011, the Federal District Court in Oregon certified a class of Sleep Country sales associates in an overtime claim against the company. Click here to read more.

HKM Writes Employment Discrimination Section of the Washington State Practice Manual. Click here to read more.

HKM Prevails in Non-Compete Case. HKM represented Robert Heffner, current CEO of Falck North America, in non-compete lawsuit filed by Rural Metro Corp. Click here to read more.

HKM Defends Employee In Non-Compete Case. When an ex-employee of insynQ, Inc. was sued by the company for alleged violations of her non-compete agreement, she hired HKM. Click here to read more.

HKM Wards Off Vulcan Inc.'s Motion to Dismiss. HKM is representing a former employee who is suing Vulcan Inc. for discriminatory and harassing treatment, retaliation, and character defamation (among other things). Click here to read more.

HKM Files Wage Claim Lawsuit. Representing a former employee of Moxy, Inc. HKM filed a lawsuit against the company for wages and payments owed to the employee. Click here to read more.

HKM Takes Aim at Unsolicited Text Messages. Representing multiple consumers, HKM has filed class-action lawsuits against corporate entities charged with sending a barrage of unsolicited text messages (SMS). Click here to read more.

Ethics Investigations in Portland

Employee Misconduct in Oregon

When an employee is accused of misconduct, it is always in the best interests of the company to immediately investigate the matter. This can include employee issues such as:

Sexual harassment
Substance abuse
Harassment
Workplace violence
Fraud
Theft
Vandalism
Discrimination

An independent ethics investigation can determine the validity of the allegations, and help a company take the correct steps when addressing the situation. Employee misconduct can have a damaging affect on your business and reputation, and can even lead to claims and lawsuits. Contact a Portland employment lawyer at once if you have an employee issue that needs to be investigated.

Portland Employment Law Attorney

Ethics investigations can help a business get to the bottom of employee problems and misconduct. Management needs reliable and unbiased information to make the best decisions possible regarding an employee situation. Potentially serious legal matters should always be investigated by an outside attorney. A skilled investigator can ensure all of the documents related to matter are compiled, and conduct proper interviews with the employee and any witnesses. Many times an investigation will reveal the need for additional employee training, as well as changes to internal policies and procedures, and the company's code of conduct.

HKM Employment Attorneys is a professional employee law firm that conducts ethics investigations into employee misconduct. We have a comprehensive understanding of state and federal employment laws, and can help you resolve any employee issue. Our firm will thoroughly investigate the situation, and provide you with a detailed summary of the findings as well as practical solutions to resolve the issue. We have many years of experience safeguarding the rights and interests of employers. Attorneys at our firm are dedicated professionals that can give you important legal advice and guidance on any employee matters. With over 40 years of experience, you can count on our firm for professional legal representation.

Contact a Portland employment law attorney for qualified legal assistance with an ethics investigation.