We Do It Differently
Our human rights workplace investigators understand workplaces and their complexity. We have spent more than 25 years working closely with employees and employers to improve workplace cultures.
As a result, we are leaders in the field and offer these innovative processes:
- We evaluate the source of workplace conflicts and offer sophisticated solutions.
- Our workplace investigators seek to de-escalate conflict as they investigate volatile complaints.
- No retainer required!
Workplace complaints often require outside expertise. Most employers call a lawyer. Lisa Teryl, former senior legal counsel for the Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission, can provide you with unique insights into your case based on her service at Human Rights Commission. She was a top litigator and mediator, working with major employers in Nova Scotia to investigate human rights and other complaints. She is now available to work for you.
Lisa Teryl
Co-founder of Teryl Scott Lawyers Inc.
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Our Halifax workplace investigation lawyers, who serve all of Nova Scotia, can see you within the week. Your first meeting can be by video, in person or by telephone.
Select your booking preference:
by phone (902-706-5030)
or through our on-line calendar
Our Services In Workplace Investigations
Our investigators in Halifax, who serve all of Nova Scotia, investigate the toughest human rights complaints such as:
- racial discrimination
- gender identity discrimination
- sexual harassment
And if requested, we investigate to determine if there are systemic issues
driving the complaints.
Our workplace investigators provide investigations for both simple and complex situations.
Workplace Investigation FAQs
A simple investigation pinpoints what happened in an individual circumstance. Recommendations are made on the validity of the allegations and what steps should be taken to correct the immediate situation.
Workplace investigations include an interview process with the employees involved in the complaint. These interviews include employees who are potential witnesses or employees who are involved in workplace misconduct. The information gathered by the employer in this investigation is used to determine the employer’s position and ultimately determine whether corrective action is needed.
Complex workplace investigations include systemic issues beyond the individual circumstances of the complaints. Workplace investigators provide insight into the broader context that contributed to the allegation.
Recommendations can include systemic changes in policies, procedures, staffing, and organizational structures.
Lisa Teryl, as former legal counsel for the Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission, is uniquely situated to handle your complaints. For complex investigations, Lisa and her team work with all relevant stakeholders to resolve workplace conflicts and complaints.
Her team takes a rational approach to the investigation. This approach de-escalates conflict. These investigations can provide legal, policy and organizational recommendations in order to eliminate future risk and exposure.
Simple and complex investigation costs vary depending on how broadly and in-depth they are commissioned. Depending on the length of the investigation, monthly flat fees can be provided to be cost-effective for the organization. Discounts are available for non-profits and smaller businesses. Admin fees, HST and any disbursements are additional costs.
Our Testimonials
Lisa was fantastic to deal with, and helped our organization with not only what we originally sought assistance with, but also with a few other items we weren't even aware of. She was very in tune with our needs, and a pleasure to do business with. Would recommend to others.
Truly incredible working with them! Strongly recommended!
Lisa did a wonderful job doing legal work for me. She helped me very much, and was also efficient and kind. She is a gem.
Signed, Odette MacLeod.
