Surge in Outside Workplace Investigations in #MeToo Milieu

Workplace investigators are staying busy in the #MeToo era as companies increasingly look to third-party investigators to handle claims of harassment.

“Everyone I know in this field is busy,” Keith Rohman, president of the Association of Workplace Investigators said.

Rohman, who has investigated many high-profile cases, said he’s tried not to turn down work in his 30 years on the job. But in the wake of #MeToo, he’s had to, he said.

People who may not have complained in the past are feeling empowered to come forward now, he said. But others may not have a legitimate complaint and are ...