Workplace Investigations & HR Mistakes That Lead to Lawsuits | With Attorney Jacqueline Wagner

(https://mrscvlaw.com) In this episode of The SCV Law & Life Podcast, Santa Clarita Valley personal injury attorney Mason Rashtian sits down with employment and HR attorney Jacqueline Wagner, president of Wagner HR, to discuss the legal risks employers often overlook and how small decisions can lead to massive lawsuits. With over 26 years of experience advising employers, Jacqueline explains why retaliation claims are one of the biggest dangers businesses face after an employee complaint. She breaks down the legal duty to investigate discrimination, harassment, and retaliation claims, and why using an inexperienced internal investigator can destroy your legal defense. The discussion covers a real case where a company faced a multi-million-dollar verdict due to a flawed internal investigation and how employers can avoid the same mistake. If you own a business, manage employees, or work in HR, this episode explains how proper investigations, training, and policies protect you before problems escalate into litigation. In this episode, you’ll learn: The biggest mistake employers make after a complaint Why retaliation claims are so dangerous When you must start a workplace investigation Internal vs. external investigators — what courts actually care about How investigations create an affirmative legal defense The role of employee handbooks and training in preventing lawsuits Why “my employees love me” is not legal protection Whether you run a small business or a large company, this episode provides practical legal guidance to help you avoid costly employment lawsuits. Guest information: 📞 Contact Jacqueline Wagner: 🌐 www.wagnerhr.com 📧Email: jwagner@wagnerhr.com Host information: Mason Rashtian The Mason Law Firm (661) 476-5678 (855) Masonlaw Website at https://www.mrscvlaw.com    / @masoninjurylaw   Email: mason@mrscvlaw.com 👍 Found this helpful? Please LIKE, SHARE, and SUBSCRIBE for more legal tips and personal injury advice! Here is a list of our other podcasts: John Glon on Business Coaching, Leadership, and Scaling Companies | SCV Law & Life Podcast:    • John Glon on Business Coaching, Leadership...   Beyond the Law: Business, Real Estate, Trust Pitfalls with Attorney Lisa Odom|SCV Law & Life Podcast    • Beyond the Law: Business, Real Estate, Tru...   How to Become an Authority in the Age of AI (and Get Featured by ChatGPT)-Tony Guarnaccia Interview    • How to Become an Authority in the Age of A...   Food Safety, Outbreaks, and Consumer Protection — A Conversation with Bill Marler of Marler Clark    • Food Safety, Outbreaks, and Consumer Prote...   Santa Clarita Financial Planning Expert, Michael DeSantis, Reveals Investment Strategies for 2025    • Santa Clarita Financial Planning Expert, M...   Real Estate Done Right: Pete Stamison on Client-First Service and Building Through Referrals    • Real Estate Done Right: Pete Stamison on C...   👉 Subscribe for more episodes of The SCV Law & Life Podcast for business, leadership, and legal insights from Santa Clarita’s local professionals. #employmentlaw #workplaceinvestigations #retaliationclaims #HRcompliance #employerliability #Californiaemploymentlaw #discriminationinvestigation #harassmentclaims #humanresourcestraining #employeehandbook #businesslegaladvice #SantaClaritabusinesspodcast #SCVLawandLifePodcast #employerlegalrisks #wrongfulterminationdefense #HRpolicies #preventlawsuits #employmentattorneyinterview #WagnerHR #MasonRashtianpodcast #masonrashtian #legalpodcast